August 2022
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College Township Looking for Solutions for After-Dark Park Usage
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Over the past two years, College Township has received increased reports of “nefarious activities” in Dalevue Park after dark. From Aug. 3, 2020, to June 13, 2022, there were at least 17 complaints made to the State College Police Department concerning activity after dark at the park, which is located near Lemont at 413 Goldfinch…
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Pa.’s Unreliable Lobbyist Disclosure Website Is Getting a User-Friendly Upgrade
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More than 15 line items received a more than 100% boost in this year’s budget, including an upgrade to a website for lobbyists that has reportedly resulted in inaccurate disciplinary action.
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Freshman Drew Allar Being Named Penn State’s Week 1 Backup Quarterback Means More Than You Think
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As expected, Penn State will go with longtime starting quarterback Sean Clifford on Thursday against Purdue, but in a bit of a surprise twist, true freshman Drew Allar will slot into the No. 2 spot behind Clifford, according to coach James Franklin. “Drew Allar is our backup quarterback for week one,” Franklin said on Monday.…
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James Franklin’s Gauntlet: His Habit of Saying Without Saying Penn State Will Beat Purdue
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Once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. Three times is a habit. James Franklin is making it a habit to say without saying that he thinks his Penn State team will beat Purdue in its season-opener Thursday night on national television. It’s as though Franklin knows – feels it deep down, with summer drills…
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State College Man Bikes Across America
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STATE COLLEGE — From the coast of Virginia to the rocky shore of Astoria, Oregon, Michael Canich pedaled his way across the country on his trusty bike this summer. Starting on May 1, Canich rode through 10 states over a 94-day period. He pedaled over mountains, across the prairies and through the desert. He rode…
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Which Education Expenses are Considered Qualified?
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As a new school year begins, now is a good time to refresh your understanding of qualified expenses for your education savings accounts. 529 plans are valuable education savings tools – they allow you to invest after-tax dollars in an account that will grow tax-deferred and can be distributed tax-free for qualified expenses. However, it’s important to…
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The Recession Debate
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The official verdict is the U.S. is not in a recession. The traditional, standard definition of a recession has been met. Textbooks define a recession as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. GDP is Gross Domestic Product and is the total monetary or market value of finished goods and services produced within a country’s…
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First Impressions? State College Captures Kudos from New International Students
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I make it a point each August to interview many of Penn State’s newly arrived international students. For a few good reasons. First, they are the hidden treasure of Happy Valley, ignored by many despite their brilliant minds and fascinating backgrounds. Second, they represent the greatest untold drama of our community: overcoming remarkable barriers of…
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Centred Outdoors Explores Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
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Clearwater Conservancy’s Centred Outdoors program invites the public to adventure along the boardwalk at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center this week. Located in the heart of State College, Millbrook Marsh is an ideal nearby destination for anyone in search of relaxation, outdoor education and an appreciation for our region’s intricate system of wetlands and waterways. Millbrook…
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Centre County Returns to Low COVID-19 Community Level
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Centre County has returned to the Centers for Disease Control’s low community level for COVID-19 after spending the last two weeks at the medium level, according to the CDC’s latest update on Thursday night. At the low level, the CDC recommends wearing a mask if symptomatic, if an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 or…