December 2024
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A Handful of Pa. Doctors Approved 1/3 of Medical Pot Cards in a Single Year. Experts Question the Quality of Care
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Records obtained by Spotlight PA through a court victory have already spurred calls for greater oversight of physicians and potential changes to the state’s medical marijuana law.
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State College Moving Forward With Participation in Solar Power Purchase Agreement
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State College Borough on Monday became the latest governmental entity to agree to sign on to a long-in-the-works, multi-agency solar power project. Borough Council voted 6-1 to authorize State College’s participation in the 15-year Solar Power Purchase Agreement (SPPA), an initiative that’s been in development for five years with the goal of acquiring renewable energy…
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Portney: Why I Voted Against the Solar Power Purchase Agreement
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The author is a member of State College Borough Council, which voted 6-1 on Monday, Dec. 16, in favor of joining the Solar Power Purchase Agreement among 10 governmental entities in Centre County. My vote against the Solar Power Purchase Agreement centers around three things: principle, control and environmental impacts. On principle, any consultants that…
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Fried Chicken and Fish Restaurant Opens in State College
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A new restaurant specializing in fried fish and fried chicken opened its doors this week at Westerly Parkway Plaza in State College. Cluck & Catch, located at 536 Westerly Parkway in the former My My Chicken space, is a collaboration from local restaurateur Hitham Hiyajneh and the owners of Masala Palace in State College. “Everything…
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Penn State DE Abdul Carter Feels He’s ‘Best Player in General’ in College Football
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It likely came as a surprise for Penn State’s Abdul Carter when he wasn’t announced as the recipient of the Bronko Nagurski Award for the nation’s best defensive player. His 19.5 tackles for loss lead the Power Four and his 10 sacks rank second in the Big Ten. However, Carter’s loss to South Carolina’s Kyle…
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State College Area School Board OKs Construction Bids for Mount Nittany Elementary Expansion and Renovation
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Construction will get underway soon on a planned $21 million renovation and expansion of Mount Nittany Elementary School following action by the State College Area School Board on Monday night. The board unanimously approved base bids and several alternate bids for the project, which will add a new wing and is primarily intended to alleviate…
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Mail Delays, Paperwork Problems Prevent Hungry Families From Accessing Food Benefits in Pa.
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SNAP helps low-income Pennsylvanians afford food, but a new report finds paperwork snafus and confusing rules can prevent people from accessing that assistance.
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Discovery Space Bringing Baby Stingray to Centre County
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Discovery Space in State College will be the new home for a mesmerizing marine animal. A baby stingray will soon take up residence at Discovery Space’s Marine Life Center. Through a partnership with Electric City Aquarium in Scranton, where the stingray was born, the interactive science center at 1224 N. Atherton St. will offer central…
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Finding the Joy
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How often do you hear people’s well-meaning advice to “just do what makes you happy”? Or do they say, “Do what makes you joyful”? Perhaps we need to be sure we are aiming at the same goal. I decided to research “What’s the difference between happiness and joy?” After reviewing several sources on podcasts, websites…
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Penn State Earns Transfer Commitment From Former USC WR Kyron Hudson
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Penn State has landed its first transfer commitment of the cycle. Former USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson, who tallied 462 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season, announced his pledge to the Nittany Lions on Monday night. Hudson heads to Penn State after four years with the Trojans, with whom he played in 40 total…