April 2026
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‘A Big Difference.’ LB Kooper Ebel Talks Transition to New Scheme at Penn State
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The Iowa State linebacker room was transplanted into Happy Valley this offseason when Kooper Ebel, Caleb Bacon and Cael Brezina transferred to Penn State, bringing much-needed depth at the second level of the defense. Despite their familiarity with each other and with head coach Matt Campbell, the group has to learn a wildly different scheme…
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Happy Valley Casino Officially Opens Following Test Days
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Updated 4:18 p.m. April 27. Happy Valley Casino is officially open for business. The casino in the former Macy’s at the Nittany Mall opened on Monday morning following the successful completion of two state-required “test days” on Friday and Saturday, it announced on social media. Hours for the smoke-free, 21-and-older venue are 10 a.m. to…
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Vendors and Vibes: Pop Up Ave Mixes It Up With New Layout, New Vendors
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The outdoor maker and vintage market Pop Up Ave will fill the 200 block of Allen Street with around 50 unique vendors when it returns to Downtown State College for its 10th year on Saturday, May 2. The event brings its signature mix of makers and…
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Centre County Theater Company to Stage Its First Musical
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A Centre County theater company will stage it first musical with a production of a classic comedy by Stephen Sondheim. Sock & Buskin Theatre Company will present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” April 30 through May 3 at the The Shop in Zion, 129 Snyder Brook Lane, Bellefonte. “Both our…
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Birding Cup Fundraiser to Benefit Hawks View Meadow Observation Platform
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PETERSBUG — Whether you pay close attention to the pair of cardinals at your feeder each morning or the robin sitting on her nest at the park or take your binoculars on a hike to view bald eagles nesting across the lake—you are a birder! Birders of all skill levels from Pennsylvania and around the…
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Mount Nittany Health Hosts 2nd Annual Community Day
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Mount Nittany Health’s Community Day will return for a second year with a free, family-friendly event filled with games, activities and hands-on learning experiences designed to bring health and wellness to life. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Mount Nittany Health Toftrees, 164 Greenview Drive.…
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Trump Unharmed After Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists’ dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service agents swarmed him and took him into custody. The president was uninjured and was hustled away. Guests…
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Penn State Coach Matt Campbell Answers 5 Rainy Day Big Questions with a Sunny Outlook
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The winner of Penn State football’s cold and wet Blue-White Practice on Saturday in Beaver Stadium? Coach Matt Campbell, hands-down. Campbell and his Nittany Lions got in a 15th and final practice, with drills, live kicking game opportunities, 7-on-7 drills and a bunch of 11-on-11 drives. All in front of a live audience. All without…
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Penn State 2026 NFL Draft & Undrafted Free Agent Tracker
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Despite a subpar 2025 campaign, a large contingent of Penn State players declared for the draft with hopes of advancing to the next level. While some Nittany Lions were selected on par with expectations, others were seemingly overlooked as the rounds wore on. Here’s a tracker of who’s heard their name called this weekend. Round…
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Penn State Blue-White Practice Takeaways
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Penn State’s first-ever Blue-White Practice — in lieu of the team’s annual Blue-White Game — commenced on Saturday afternoon amid an onslaught of rain. Head coach Matt Campbell, along with many coaches and players, got their first taste of Beaver Stadium with fans inside, though the attendance was meager with the watered-down format — and…