March 2026
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Penn State Hires Tanisha Wright as Women’s Basketball Coach
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A new era of Lady Lion hoops has begun. Penn State is hiring Tanisha Wright as its next women’s basketball head coach, it announced on Thursday afternoon. Wright started for the Lady Lions for four seasons from 2001-05, averaging 14.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. “Penn State women’s basketball has a proud history, a…
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Great PA News Quiz: Broadband Expansion Wrinkle, Utility Profits and Fireball Sightings
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In this week’s quiz: A nuclear science company plans a Pennsylvania facility, a university plans rural clinics and a Philadelphia museum plans to honor a global figure.
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Op-Ed: 5 Reasons to Worry About How Penn State’s Board of Trustees, University Leadership Continue to Conduct Business
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I was quoted in a column in October 2024 when I stated the Penn State Board of Trustees and university leadership had lost their way. Sadly, it has only gotten much, much worse. (1) In a brazen and unprecedented attempt to circumvent and in defiance of the Pennsylvania Right To Know Law (RTKL) and in…
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Anti-ICE Protesters Take to the Street in Downtown Bellefonte
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About 50 demonstrators took their protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement into the street in downtown Bellefonte on Wednesday night. The protesters marched in the roadway on West High Street for about 10 minutes of the hourlong rally, which ended without incident. Organized by the People’s Defense Front and the Student Committee for Defense and…
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Led by McKenna’s Freshman of the Year Nod, 6 Penn State Men’s Hockey Players Earn Conference Recognition
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Though Penn State’s season hasn’t concluded yet, awards are already rolling out. Led by freshman phenom Gavin McKenna, six Nittany Lions earned Big Ten accolades on Wednesday afternoon. McKenna took home multiple honors, most notably Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Big Ten Scoring Champion with 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) across 24…
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Grand Marshal Named for State College Pride
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The first openly transgender mayor in Pennsylvania will serve as the 2026 grand marshal for State College Pride, organizers announced this week. Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso, the only openly transgender mayor currently serving in the United States, was selected to lead the celebration on June 13 “as communities across the country continue to see increasing…
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Treasurer Garrity Bought Israel Bonds. Candidate Garrity Then Campaigned at the Firm’s Gala
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Garrity was invited to a “thank you” gala for investing $45 million in Israel Bonds in her role as Pa. Treasurer. She reported the ticket as a campaign expense.
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Tracker: Penn State Pro Day Testing Results
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Scouts, coaches, general managers and media members packed into Holuba Hall on Wednesday morning to watch 20 Nittany Lions participate in Penn State’s Pro Day. Several players were looking to improve on their NFL Scouting Combine numbers, while others sought to showcase their physical traits for the first time. Running back Nick Singleton did not…
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Haven Valley Homestead Program Gives Kids a Real Day on the Farm
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On a quiet stretch of countryside along Big Elm Lane, a group of kids this summer will trade screens for chores, classrooms for barns and curiosity for something a little more hands-on.
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Frank: On Not Fading Away
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Question: What do Dolly Parton, Liza Minnelli and Cher have in common? Hint: It’s the same thing that Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Donald Trump have in common. Further hint: Also Sylvester Stallone, Reggie Jackson, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field, Patti Smith, Susan Sarandon and Steven Spielberg. Answer: If you guessed that all these…