May 2025
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Penn State Men’s Lacrosse Rallies to Stun 2-Time Defending Champion Notre Dame in NCAA Quarterfinals
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No. 5 Penn State men’s lacrosse (12-4, 3-2 Big Ten) stormed back from a six-goal deficit to defeat Notre Dame (9-5, 3-1 ACC) 14-12 on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Eight unanswered goals in the second half propelled Penn State over the two-time defending champions, led…
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Four Penn State-Affiliated Wrestlers Win Final X Bids After World Team Trials
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Numerous Penn State and Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members competed in the World Team Trials this weekend in Louisville. Nittany Lions Levi Haines and Josh Barr, incoming freshman PJ Duke and NLWC member Kyle Dake won bids to compete at Final X where they could earn a spot on the USA Wrestling team ahead of…
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Rising Hope’s Healing Power of Horses
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Tucked quietly into the rolling hills of Centre County, Rising Hope Therapeutic Riding Center is more than a barn; it’s a lifeline.
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Great PA News Quiz: Election Law Overhaul, the Politics of Legal Pot and Banned Behind the Wheel
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In this week’s news quiz: A sweeping overhaul of Pennsylvania’s election laws, a vote on state-store cannabis sales and the county that stopped buying Tesla stock.
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Centre Gives Raises Record Total for Local Nonprofit Organizations
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The Centre County community once again came through in a big way to support local nonprofit organizations during Centre Gives. Centre Foundation’s 14th annual 36-hour online giving event concluded on Thursday night with $2,837,295 raised through 17,841 gifts to more than 230 nonprofit organizations. The total surpassed the previous mark of $2,493,819 through 16,577 gifts…
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‘814 Originals’ Shines a Spotlight on Centre County Musicians
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A new initiative is showcasing Centre County acts performing original live music and the unique local venues that host them. “814 Originals,” a collaboration the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance and Spaces in Between Productions, launched on Wednesday night with a concert and premiere of five music videos at The State Theatre in State…
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Night at the Races Provides Racetrack Thrills for a Good Cause
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On Saturday, May 31, Good Shepherd Parish Hall in Patton Township will be transformed into a racetrack, complete with horse races, Derby hats and a chance to place bets and win real money.
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North Atherton Farmers Market Set to Kick Off 2025 Season
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A State College area farmers market is ready to kick off its 2025 season this weekend, joining the annual lineup of places to get fresh, local produce, meats, baked goods and more. The North Atherton Farmers Market will ring its opening bell on Saturday morning in the Home Depot parking lot at 2615 Greentech Drive.…
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Free Museums Abound in Pa. Find the One for You With This Guide
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These Pennsylvania museums boast exhibits centered on shoes, arthropods, Renaissance art and more — all for free. Start planning your next day trip.
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Penn State Board Schedules Public Meeting to Consider Recommendation for Commonwealth Campuses
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Penn State’s Board of Trustees has scheduled a public meeting to decide on a proposal to close seven of the university’s Commonwealth Campuses. The board will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. The meeting will be livestreamed, with the link and agenda information to be posted at trustees.psu.edu/thursday-may-22-2025/. Trustees met in executive session…