December 2023
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Broken Program, Local Corruption and Cannabis Data: Spotlight PA’s Best Investigations of 2023
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In 2023, Spotlight PA reporters uncovered serious issues with Pennsylvania’s mortgage relief program, probed deep-seated problems with the competency system and more.
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Penn State Football: Johnny Dixon Not in Atlanta, Will Miss Peach Bowl
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ATLANTA — Penn State football cornerback Johnny Dixon did not travel with the team and is not expected to play in the Nittany Lions’ upcoming clash with Ole Miss on Saturday in the Peach Bowl, according to coach James Franklin. “Johnny Dixon is not with the team currently,” Franklin said. “So obviously we don’t anticipate…
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Circus Stella Takes Center Stage at First Night State College
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First Night State College is set to showcase numerous unique and exciting performances for the annual New Year’s Eve festival, and among them is Circus Stella—a traveling circus featuring trained rescue dogs alongside skilled human performers. This circus promises a night of laughter, skill and heartwarming celebration of canine companionship. Shows are at 1:30 and…
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‘I Don’t Have To Be In Charge.’ Poindexter Talks Role in Program After Tom Allen Hire
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ATLANTA — Penn State assistant coach Anthony Poindexter has had an interesting past two years, interviewing for the University of Virginia’s head coaching job in late 2021 and then expressing interest in Penn State’s recently vacant defensive coordinator position. In the first instance Poindexter went from seemingly the odds-on favorite to become UVA’s next head…
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Drew Allar Is Cool, Calm and Collected, but It Wasn’t Always That Way
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ATLANTA — The general perception most people have of Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is that he is even-keeled, not often flustered and the sort of calming presence an offense needs to navigate the ups and downs of a game. Asked about the leadership style that his quarterback brings to the table, Penn State head…
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Penn State Football: For Keaton Ellis, It’s a Dream Lived
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ATLANTA — Once upon a time, a young Keaton Ellis would see Beaver Stadium and dream. Ellis’ childhood in Happy Valley always centered on that dream, a visual waypoint as you travel around State College. One day, maybe he would call Beaver Stadium home. Maybe one day he would play on its field. And now…
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New Dunkin’ Location Opens in Downtown State College
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Nearly a year after one coffee shop closed, another has opened at 141 S. Garner St. in State College. Dunkin’ opened its doors on Tuesday at the former location of Starbucks in Centre Court. Starbucks vacated the Garner Street storefront in January to move to Pugh Centre, 150 E. Beaver Ave., where it opened in…
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Centre Foundation Awards $147K in Grants to Local Nonprofits
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Centre Foundation recently selected 40 local organizations to receive grants totaling $147,048 from its annual Field-of-Interest grant program. Each September, organizations are encouraged to apply for funding from these 17 unique endowment funds, which were established by donors to support various causes or geographical areas in Centre County. The grants will fund a variety of programs…
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Mount Nittany Health Now Offering Robotic Bronchoscopy for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Centre County patients now have access to state-of-the-art technology for early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Mount Nittany Health is the seventh medical center in the United States to utilize the Noah Galaxy system, a robotic bronchoscopy platform that locates lung nodules with greater precision and accuracy, according to a news release. “This technology…
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Two-Time PIAA Champion Nate Desmond Commits to Penn State Wrestling
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Penn State wrestling’s 2025 recruiting class just got stronger. Bethlehem native and national top-20 prospect Nate Desmond announced his commitment to Cael Sanderson and the Nittany Lions Wednesday night. “Since I was a little kid, I set goals,” Desmond wrote on Instagram Wednesday. “Some were unable to envision and understand, but I believe with dedication…