August 2025
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Penn State Program Records That Could Be Broken in 2025
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With a loaded roster and sky-high expectations heading into the 2025 season, Penn State football isn’t just eyeing a Big Ten title or College Football Playoff run — several Nittany Lions are also on the verge of etching their names into the program’s record books. From backfield standouts Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen to veteran…
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Will Penn State’s Offensive Line Match the Success of the 1981 and 1994 All-Time Greats?
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College football magazine savant Phil Steele says Penn State’s offensive line is the best in the nation heading into the much-hyped 2025 season. Does it have a chance to be the best O-line in Nittany Lion football history, which dates back to 1887? With quarterback Drew Allar and the running back combo of Nick Singleton…
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Proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations in Harris Township Draw Pushback From Some Property Owners
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A proposed ordinance in Harris Township that would regulate homes used for short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo has been met with pushback from a group of property owners who suggested they could bring legal action if it passes in its current form. The township has been developing for several months an ordinance to…
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What’s New at Beaver Stadium for the 2025 Season
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When Penn State fans flock to State College by the thousands this fall, they’ll find Beaver Stadium in a different state than they left in. Ahead of the Nittany Lions’ season opener against Nevada on Aug. 30, the university revealed specific changes to the stadium as the $700 million mega-renovation reshapes one of the nation’s…
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Previewing Week 1 of Centre County High School Football
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This article originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. All four local LHAC high school football teams will begin league play on Friday, Aug. 22, while the State College Little Lions will begin their season on Friday with a non-league contest against Gateway High School. Here’s a closer look at the opening week of the…
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Marriott Hotel to Open Near State College Regional Airport in 2026
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A new extended-stay hotel is slated to open late next year near State College Regional Airport. Construction got underway this month for a TownePlace Suites by Marriott near the intersection of Fox Hill and Bernel roads in Patton Township, developers of the project said on Thursday. The 89-room hotel, which is expected to open in…
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25 Construction Workers in Centre County Detained by ICE, Immigrant Rights Groups Say
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Updated 6:15 p.m. Aug. 21, 2025. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 25 men while they were on their way to work at a Centre County construction site on Tuesday morning, according to a coalition of local and statewide immigrant rights organizations. The arrests appear to be the largest roundup of immigrant workers in the…
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Column: Penn State Football Should Retroactively Claim Previous National Championships
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College football national championships historically have been more subjective than objective. Before the advent of the BCS and later the College Football Playoff, “national champion” was often a matter of who you asked. Various organizations, from the Associated Press to the Helms Athletic Foundation to the National Championship Foundation crowned different teams, often with conflicting…
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When the Ground Gives Way, Homeowners Are Often Left With the Bill. Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose a Safety Net
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A bill introduced in the state House would create an insurance program to offer up to $150,000 in relief to residents affected by landslides and sinkholes, addressing a gap in private insurance coverage.
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The Two Hottest Offseason Penn State Football Topics
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The usual summer fan debates for Penn State football are largely settled. The starting quarterback and running backs are decided and the offensive line is in good shape. The defense appears to be loaded, and the team is universally seen as a title contender. In good times, people will still find something to argue about,…