September 2025
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Vigil in State College Calls on Gov. Shapiro to End State Collaboration With ICE
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Community members gathered on Wednesday evening at the Allen Street Gates in downtown State College to mark National Constitution Day with a silent vigil and demonstration calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to take action to end Pennsylvania’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The event, organized by the Centre County Rapid Response Network (CCRRN) in…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Announces Full Conference Schedule
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The final details of the Penn State men’s basketball schedule have been revealed. The Nittany Lions nonconference slate and conference opponents had been announced, but on Thursday, the Big Ten revealed Penn State’s full 2025-26 conference schedule, including all opponents, locations and dates. Mike Rhoades and Co. will open conference play at Indiana on Dec.…
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Penn State’s Special Teams a ‘Differentiator’ After Offseason Adjustments
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Penn State head coach James Franklin said during the offseason that the Nittany Lions’ special teams unit is “in position now” to not just avoid losing games but to win games or expand the margin on victory. “I think we‘ve got a chance to use special teams and our talents and our structure to make…
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Worker Seriously Injured After Falling at Mount Nittany Medical Center Construction Site
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A worker at the Mount Nittany Medical Center patient tower construction site was seriously injured on Wednesday after falling “from a significant height,” according to State College police. The 31-year old man was climbing a ladder when he fell, a police spokesperson said. He was discovered unconscious at 4:25 p.m., which a review of surveillance…
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Pop Up Ave Outdoor Market Returns to Downtown State College
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Pop Up Ave, the semiannual maker and vintage market, is back for another round this weekend in downtown State College. The fall edition of the outdoor pop-up event will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday on the 200 block of South Allen Street. Featuring a curated selection of 42 vendors, the market will…
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‘A Slap in the Face.’ Local Officials Blast Final Recommendation to Close Rockview, Quehanna
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Update: The Department of Corrections on Friday, Sept. 19, issued its formal decision to close the two facilities. The Shapiro administration’s final recommendation on Wednesday to close two state prison facilities in Centre and Clearfield counties drew the ire of local officials who have railed against the proposal since it was first revealed seven months…
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Paterno: Ending WPSU Will Silence Important Voices and Connections
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Last Friday morning, I got in my car and turned on the radio. I was driving to the Bryce Jordan Center for that day’s Board of Trustees meetings. My mind was on the day’s agenda as I sipped from a cold can of Fresca. A few beads of condensation fell as I lifted the can.…
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Happy Valley Latin Festival Celebrates 5th Year
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Happy Valley Latin Festival returns on Saturday for its fifth year as part of Hispanic Heritage Month in State College. The festival is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Plaza and 100 block of South Fraser Street and will celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture through a variety of art,…
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‘Weather World’ Team Talks Weather Safety on Next ‘Conversations Live’
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In the next “Conversations Live: Weather World” on Thursday, Sept. 18, viewers will be taken behind the scenes of “Weather World” with hosts Rob Lydick and Jon Nese who will discuss how their team of meteorologists work to predict what is often the unpredictable and how it assists in keeping communities across the commonwealth safe. For more than…
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DOC Makes Final Recommendation to Close Rockview Prison, Quehanna Boot Camp
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is poised to move forward with closures of Rockview state prison in Centre County and Quehanna Boot Camp in neighboring Clearfield County. The Department of Corrections on Wednesday issued its final report and recommendation to close the facilities, citing declining inmate populations and savings of tens of millions of dollars. A…