April 2025
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Report: Penn State Linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson Transferring to USC
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A former Penn State linebacker has reportedly found his new home, and won’t be leaving the Big Ten. Ta’Mere Robinson has committed to transfer to USC, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Tuesday. He has three years of eligibility remaining. Robinson was one of four scholarship Nittany Lions who entered the portal after the spring window…
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Penn State Defensive Lineman Joseph Mupoyi Reportedly Enters Transfer Portal
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Penn State is set to lose another defensive depth piece this offseason. Joseph Mupoyi, a defensive lineman who appeared in two games across two seasons with the Nittany Lions, has entered the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported on Tuesday. Mupoyi joins offensive lineman JB Nelson, linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson and cornerback Jon Mitchell as…
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Public Health Officials in Pa. Won’t Say How They’d Handle a $500M Cut Sought by Trump Admin
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The funding helps Pennsylvania purchase and administer vaccines, monitor the spread of infectious diseases like measles, and contact people who might have been exposed to dangerous pathogens.
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Why the Law That Forces People to Get Mental Health Help Didn’t Stop the Shapiro Arson Attack
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Involuntary commitment is intended to be a last resort with a high bar. At the same time, many PA counties lack other mental health services.
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Springtime Becomes Hockey Time in Happy Valley
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When most Penn Staters think of springtime sports it typically doesn’t include men’s and women’s ice hockey. March Madness? Check. March Matness? Check. Frozen Fours? Uncharted territory. Until 2025! When Matt DiMarsico scored the winning overtime goal against UConn in the NCAA Regional Championship game, I spontaneously leaped to my feet, hugged my wife and…
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The Value of Life for Adults and Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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The horrific statements made by Robert Kennedy Jr., United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, that children with autism will “never pay taxes, hold a job or go on a date” create a narrative that assumes their life is of lesser value. These statements are to create shame for those whose minds and bodies…
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Letters: Support for School Board, PSU Trustee Candidates; Trump’s Real Agenda; Who Does GT Represent?
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Please join with me and endorse Jen Black’s candidacy for the School Board of the State College Area School District. Jen will bring to the SCASD Board a willingness to engage in open dialogue with the public on issues being addressed by the board. She listens. She researches the issues. She articulates clearly her reasoning…
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State College Food Bank to Celebrate 1st Anniversary of New Location
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The State College Food Bank will celebrate the first anniversary of its new, expanded location with an open house and the unveiling of an artist-created donor wall. The event, which is open to the public, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at the food bank, 169 Gerald Street. Highlighting the…
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Ferguson Township Manager Receives Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence
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A Centre Region municipal manager was honored last week with a statewide award for outstanding service and leadership in local government. Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin received a 2025 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence at a ceremony in Harrisburg on April 16. The 29th annual awards ceremony, led by Department of Community and Economic…
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With Beaver Stadium Construction Ongoing, Here’s What to Know About Attending Penn State’s Blue-White Game
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Updated 1:43 p.m. April 25 Penn State football will hold it’s annual Blue-White Game on Saturday, and with construction well underway on the Beaver Stadium renovation project, fans will find several changes in place. The intrasquad game marking the culmination of spring practices will kick off at 2 p.m., and unlike in past years it…