August 2025
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CATA Partners With Centre County to Subsidize Service from State College Area to Courthouse, Government Offices in Bellefonte
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority is subsidizing rides for State College area residents traveling to court and government buildings in Bellefonte through a new agreement with Centre County Transportation Office. Residents will pay $5 each way ($10 roundtrip) for trips on the county’s scheduled shared-ride service to the Centre County Courthouse, Willowbank Building and new…
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‘It’s Always a Sense of Urgency.’ Penn State Relying on Quick Development from Young Defensive Ends
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Penn State’s defensive line depth took a significant hit this offseason, sending multiple players to the NFL and losing others to the transfer portal. The result is a roster brimming with potential but lacking the proven depth that has defined the front for years. Though the Nittany Lions boast one of the most talented overall…
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PennDOT Offering Specialized Real-Time Traffic Updates for Penn State Football Games
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PennDOT is offering tools for travelers to plan their trips and check traffic conditions as they head to Penn State football home games this fall. Starting with this weekend’s opener against Nevada at Beaver Stadium, enhanced, real-time travel information is available on a specialized web page at https://www.511pa.com/map/page/PSF from Thursday through Monday for each Nittany…
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Ransomware Attack Targeting Pa. Attorney General Leads to Case Delays, Takes Down Some Critical Internal Systems
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The attack has impaired many functions of the agency, as some staff and prosecutors remain unable to access archived emails, files and more.
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Is Pa.’s Oldest Roller Coaster Retired? Riders Hope Not
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Leap-the-Dips at Lakemont Park in Blair County is one of a kind, say fans of the 123-year-old wooden ride. But the attraction is grounded for now, and enthusiasts worry it won’t return.
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Beaver Stadium to Host Penn State Hockey Games for the First Time
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Rumors had been swirling about a potential Penn State hockey game in Beaver Stadium since the winterization upgrades to the venue were announced over a year ago, and on Friday, they were proven true. The men’s and women’s teams will play a doubleheader inside the nation’s second largest stadium on Jan. 31, the university announced.…
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Bringing the Farm Downtown: Rooted Farmstead Sets Up Shop in Calder Way Pop-Up
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Rooted Farmstead, a Bellefonte area flower farm known for its pick-your-own fields, workshops and community events, has brought its interactive floral experience to downtown State College. The farm is operating a shop through the end of September in the Calder Way Pop-Up space at 236 E. Calder Way, offering fresh-cut flowers, a bouquet bar, plants…
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Penn State’s New International Students Show ‘Resilience, Persistence and Perseverance’ in Getting to Campus
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International students have long been admired by many Happy Valley residents for their courage. Who else has navigated so many cultural obstacles, educational challenges, financial demands and language barriers in order to attend Penn State? Who else has overcome so many fears of the known and the unknown? This year, things got even tougher for…
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Former Nittany Lion Micah Parsons Traded to Green Bay Packers, Becomes Highest-Paid Non-QB in NFL History
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Micah Parsons’ holdout has come to a conclusion. The former Nittany Lion and current NFL star edge rusher was traded on Thursday from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers. In return, Green Bay sent back defensive tackle Kenny Clark, a three-time Pro Bowler, and two first-round draft picks. In addition, Parsons has agreed…
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Man Accused of ‘Racial and Gender Motivated Assaults’ on Penn State Campus and in State College
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A Centre Region man is facing charges including assault and ethnic intimidation for what Penn State police described as a series of “racial and gender motivated” attacks over the summer on the University Park campus and in downtown State College. David Park, 27, of Patton Township, is accused of physically assaulting at least four individuals…