January 2024
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CVS Closing Pharmacy in Downtown State College Target
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CVS is closing one of its State College pharmacy locations in February. The CVS Pharmacy located inside Target at 201 W. Beaver Ave. will close on Feb. 20, according to Amy Thibault, lead director of external communications for CVS Health. Prescriptions will be transferred to the CVS store at 116 W. College Ave. prior to…
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Great PA News Quiz: Trump Travel, ‘Monopoly Power,’ a Rare Ethics Complaint and Punxsutawney PETA
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In this week’s quiz: state records deleted, Trump in Pennsylvania, antitrust lawsuit and a rare ethics complaint.
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Tasty K: Small Menu. Big Flavor.
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Looking for a crispy and savory snack or meal? Look no further than one of State College’s newest restaurants, Tasty K. Located downtown at 325 E. Calder Way, Tasty K offers Korean fried chicken, rice and French fries. While the menu may be small, the flavors and textures pack a big punch. Owner Andy Lee,…
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Downtown State College Improvement District Conducting Community Survey
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The Downtown State College Improvement District has launched a community feedback survey aimed at gathering insight from residents and patrons to enhance the downtown experience. Data collected from the survey “will play a pivotal role in shaping the future initiatives and services offered by the district” to its 350 member businesses and the public, according to…
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Penn State’s Chief Lobbyist Stepping Down
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Penn State’s top lobbyist is stepping down after working at the university for nearly two decades. Zack Moore, vice president for government and community relations, will leave the position on Feb. 2 and will stay on as a special adviser through June 30 before departing the university, according to a Penn State news release. Mike…
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Penn State Football Positional Grades: Defensive Coaching
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While a lot of things about Penn State’s season come down to many different factors and some degree of opinion, one thing is for certain: Penn State’s defense was very, very good. Manny Diaz will go down as one of the best defensive coordinators Penn State has ever had and that fact is reflected in…
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Renderings Offer Look at Mount Nittany Elementary School Addition
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Renderings unveiled this week offered a look at preliminary designs for an addition to Mount Nittany Elementary School. Architecture consultant Crabtree Rohrbaugh and Associates presented the renderings for the exterior, cafeteria and entrance at Monday night’s State College Area School Board meeting. The 40,000-square-foot addition, which is primarily intended to alleviate capacity issues, will include…
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Mount Nittany Health Lifts Masking Requirement
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Mount Nittany Health has lifted a temporary masking requirement as cases of respiratory illnesses among patients and staff decline, the health system announced on Friday morning. Patients, visitors and employees had been required to wear masks since Jan. 12 in all patient care clinical and common areas at the medical center, clinics and physician group…
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What’s the Status of Abortion Access in Pennsylvania?
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Pennsylvanians can get abortions up to 24 weeks. But access advocates say there are still too many restrictions, like waiting periods, parental consent rules and insufficient funding.
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Steering Committee, Community Forums to Help Guide Planning for Park Forest Middle School
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State College Area School District is forming a steering committee and will hold public forums for a district-wide facilities master plan that could result in a new Park Forest Middle School. The initial focus of the master planning process will be new construction or renovations and additions for the 53-year-old middle school in Patton Township,…