May 2026
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CCRRA Collection Brings in Nearly 29 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste
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The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority disposed of more than 57,000 pounds of household hazardous waste during its annual collection event April 24-25. A total of 983 vehicles brought hazardous items to the free drop-off, according to the CCRRA. Residents of 32 Centre County municipalities, along with visitors from surrounding counties, participated in the…
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Penn State Men’s Lacrosse Eliminated by Princeton in NCAA Tournament
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The Penn State men’s lacrosse team’s national championship chase came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Despite a valiant effort, the Nittany Lions fell to No. 1 overall seed Princeton by a 14-10 score, ending their run in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament. It was the team’s ninth appearance in the big dance since…
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Quiz: Can You Name Pa.’s Largest and Smallest Town? How About the Densest?
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The eight-question quiz lets you match some Pennsylvania superlatives to the place in the state where they’re located, from the highest peak to the tallest Santa.
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Commanding the Keys: Bellefonte Woman Has Been Bringing Church’s Pipe Organ to Life for 65 years
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Lifelong Bellefonte resident Virginia McClure has been “on the job” for 65 years at St. John Lutheran, playing the pipe organ that she loves.
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C-NET Executive Director Reflects on 20 Years of Growth, Transparency
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As she prepares to retire after 20 years as C-NET executive director, Cynthia Hahn calls the organization a “small but mighty” operation.
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Skill Games, Sports Betting Interests Are Spending Millions Competing Over 3 GOP State Senate Primaries
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The primaries feature three prominent incumbents who are central in ongoing talks about how to regulate skill games and find state revenue.
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Great PA News Quiz: A Justice Leaves His Party, Shapiro Calls for Farm Aid, and No More Spirit
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In this week’s quiz: Trump nominates Mastriano for ambassadorship, a state board sues over AI software and Pennsylvania hosts the PGA Championship.
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A Free Society Depends on a Free Press. Honor 1776 by Supporting Spotlight PA
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Two hundred fifty years ago this summer, delegates met in Philadelphia and signed their names to a document that risked everything. The Declaration of Independence was a bet that ordinary people, given truthful information about those in power, could govern themselves. That promise is harder to keep with every passing year. Though we’re overloaded with…
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Here’s What Is Happening in Pennsylvania Ahead of Next Week’s Election
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Mail ballot mixups and testing new election processes have led the headlines as Pa. counties prepare for the 2026 primary election.
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A State College Restaurateur Plans to Revive a Downtown Diner
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A prolific State College restaurateur is bringing new life to a downtown diner, with a nod to its beloved past. Hitham Hiyajneh plans to open Baby’s Diner in mid-June at 131 S. Garner St., he told StateCollege.com on Friday. The name, of course, is a nod to Baby’s Burgers and Shakes, which called the classic…