September 2023
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Penn State’s Methodical Approach Might End Up Being the Key Against Ohio State and Michigan
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Time of possession has never been the ultimate mark of quality football. Good teams can have the ball for very little time and good teams can have it for most of the game. What you do with the ball has always been more important than how long you have it. But that doesn’t mean time…
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Mount Nittany Health to Open New Walk-In Clinic in State College Area
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Mount Nittany Health is bringing a new urgent care location to the State College area. The health system announced on Tuesday that it plans to open a walk-in clinic in Hills Plaza at 2051 S. Atherton St., between Giant and Ollie’s. The 2,400-square-foot space was formerly occupied by a Fine Wine & Good Spirits store.…
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Penn State Adds Another Four-Star Commit Following Iowa Game
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Penn State football picked up its third four-star commitment to its 2025 recruiting class in the days following the Nittany Lions’ win over Iowa this past weekend. This time it was four-star athlete Brady O’Hara who made his announcement on Tuesday morning. O’Hara plays defensive end and tight end at Pittsburgh North Catholic and will…
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Comedian John Mulaney Returning to Bryce Jordan Center
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Comedian John Mulaney is returning to Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center in December as part of a new 18-date tour announced on Tuesday. Mulaney will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. A ticket presale begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, and the general public sale starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept.…
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Pat’s Steaks Drops Plans for State College Location
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A famed Philadelphia cheesesteak shop is reportedly no longer planning a State College location. Pat’s King of Steaks owner Frank Olivieri told Philadelphia Magazine that he has dropped plans for expanding the restaurant to central Pennsylvania. Olivieri said he has “simply reconsidered” and wants to focus on major renovations to his South Philly shop, according…
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Suicide Prevention Month Puts Focus on Jana Marie Foundation and ‘Philosophy of Hope’ Concert
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It was certainly a privilege for me to sit down for coffee with Marisa Vicere, the founder and president of Jana Marie Foundation. Not because of our location, though I dearly love Good Day Café, a branch of Strawberry Fields that provides employment for adults with disabilities. And not because Marisa is the wife of…
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Centre Hills Country Club Planning New Pool, Court Facilities
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Some big updates are in the works for a Centre Region country club. Centre Hills Country Club in State College intends to construct a new pool, pool house, tennis and pickleball courts and more, according to a preliminary land development plan presented to the borough planning commission on Thursday. The improvements are planned for the…
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Pa. Bills to Respond to Swiftie Ticket Woes Could Have Unintended Consequences, Advocates Warn
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The bills would ban bots and restrict speculative ticketing, but consumer groups warn they could hurt concertgoers’ ability to buy and sell tickets on the secondary market.
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The White Out Is Special, Even When It’s a Wet Out
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September 23 was circled on our calendar for a long time. Our 10-day trip north to Happy Valley would allow us to see our two oldest children in the D.C. area, many old friends in State College and family in Danville and Pittsburgh, and to attend our good friends’ (Wendy and Ken Bachman) son’s wedding.…
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Add Second 2025 Commitment in as Many Days
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Penn State football’s 2025 picked up a second commitment in as many days following a pledge from western Pennsylvania running back Tiqwai Hayes on Monday afternoon. Hayes made his decision known in front of friends, family and teammates at Aliquippa High School. The four-star prospect, who hits the scales at 5-foot-10 185-pounds, is rated the…