May 2026
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‘Quick Thinking’ Helped Limit Damage From Fire at State College Home, Officials Say
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“Quick thinking actions” by residents helped to contain the damage from a second alarm blaze on Sunday night at a State College home, according to Alpha Fire Company. Alpha responded at about 10 p.m. to a house on the 1500 block of South Allen Street, where the rear attic was on fire. A four-man Alpha…
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Boalsburg Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Service to the Nation
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Boalsburg capped its annual Memorial Day weekend events on Monday with a solemn reminder of the holiday’s meaning and origin. After days of festivities, tributes and historical experiences, community members conducted the late afternoon walk to the cemetery for the Memorial Day ceremony to remember those who gave their lives in military service to the…
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Cole Swindell Headlines Sold-Out Bryce Jordan Center Show to Kick Off Pa. Concert Series Celebrating America 250
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A statewide concert series celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary kicked off Saturday night with country stars and the U.S. Army’s oldest band performing in a sold-out Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State. Headliner Cole Swindell was joined by Pennsylvania native Gabby Barrett and the West Point Band for the launch of the Commonwealth Concert…
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Singing Together with State College Sacred Harp
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The 200-year-old Early American tradition of shape-note singing is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Singers of all abilities can try this unique folk art at the free, twice-monthly State College Sacred Harp singings held at University Mennonite Church.
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Grand Opening Celebration Set for Action Sports Park in State College
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State College is ready to celebrate the grand opening of its new, years-in-the-making skatepark. Borough leaders, volunteer committee members and residents will gather at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 29 for the celebration of High Point Action Sports Park at 855 W. Whitehall Road. The event will kick off with speeches and a ribbon cutting…
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Knoebels President Had to ‘Pinky Swear’ the Famously Affordable Park Will Never Charge Admission
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The park will have been in operation for 100 years on July 4, and has managed to remain consistent as it’s grown into a full-on resort. Nine members of the family that founded it still work there.
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Great PA News Quiz: Primary Election Results, Commencement Speakers and a Zoo’s New Arrival
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In this week’s quiz: Incumbents who did and didn’t fend off challengers, a threat at the polls and the race for an open congressional seat.
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Halal Chain Opens Downtown State College Restaurant
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A growing regional chain of halal restaurants has opened its newest location in downtown State College. Sizzling Bites opened its doors on Thursday at 129 S. Pugh St., a property that had remained vacant since Sheetz closed in 2023. The restaurant marks the company’s fifth location as the fast-casual chain continues expanding across Pennsylvania. The…
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Democrats Saw Relatively Strong Turnout for Pa.’s Gubernatorial Primary. What Does That Mean for November?
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Higher turnout in a primary is a positive sign for a party’s general election chances, experts say — though it’s not a perfect predictor.
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Penn State Lands Back-to-Back Class of 2027 Commitments
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Penn State football added to both sides of the ball on Friday afternoon. The Nittany Lions landed commitments from three-star defensive lineman Aniti Paiva and three-star tight end Sean Currie within an hour of each other, adding to their 2027 recruiting class. Paiva ranks as the No. 12 Utah native, No. 112 defensive lineman and…