June 2026
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Inside/Outside State College: Creating a Vibrant Downtown
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The Downtown State College Improvement District and I have one big thing in common: We’re both committed to improving downtown State College. The fact that an organization like DID exists tells you one thing—as great as our town is, it still needs ongoing attention to make it better.
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Hook: A Belated Spring Cleaning to Clear Out Column Ideas
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In honor of the last day of spring passing by, I’m going to do a little belated spring cleaning and clear out a few column ideas that are interesting to me, but don’t have enough “meat on the bone,” as it were, to fill out a full 1,000-word column by themselves. Here goes… * *…
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General Manager Departs Less Than 2 Months After Happy Valley Casino’s Opening
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A top executive who helped shepherd the development of the Happy Valley Casino and led its operations has departed his position less than two months after the College Township venue’s opening. Eric Pearson is no longer general manager of the category 4 casino casino located at the Nittany Mall in what majority owner Saratoga Casino…
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One Exit to Reopen, Lane Closures to Shift as Road Work on U.S. Route 322 and I-99 Enters Phase 2
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Lane closures will shift and an exit that’s been closed since March will reopen as a road reconstruction project on two Centre County highways moves to its second phase. The right lane of U.S. Route 322 westbound and the Innovation Park/Penn State University exit for westbound traffic in College Township will reopen on June 30,…
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Ella Langley Bringing ‘The Dandelion Tour’ to Bryce Jordan Center
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Country music breakout star Ella Langley will bring “The Dandelion Tour” to State College in September. The “Choosin’ Texas” singer will visit Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center for a 7 p.m. show on Sept. 11, the venue announced on Monday. It’s one of 21 new dates added to Langley’s headlining arena tour. Tickets go on…
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Duck Donuts Closes in State College After 8 Years in Business
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A downtown State College donut shop has abruptly closed after eight years in business. Duck Donuts’ location at 125 S. Fraser St. shut its doors on Sunday, according to a post on the Facebook page for the State College shop, which is now listed as “permanently closed.” “After many wonderful years serving the State College…
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Records Show Watchdog’s Elder Abuse Probe Kept Secret as Shapiro’s Office Claims Confidentiality
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Previous governors, including Democrat Tom Wolf, released the findings of inspector general investigations.
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It Takes a Village: Foundation to Celebrate Ownership of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village
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The Roland Curtin Foundation officially acquired ownership of one the state’s most significant iron plantation in recent months, and the first public celebration will be held this weekend.
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PSFCU Boosts YMCA of Centre County Anti-Hunger Program With $20K Donation
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The YMCA of Centre County received a $20,000 donation to support one of its key anti-hunger programs. Penn State Federal Credit Union recently donated the funds to the YMCA’s Backpack Program, which serves children and families struggling with food insecurity in eight Central Pennsylvania school districts. “At Penn State Federal Credit Union, community support is central…
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Penn State Adds Commitment From 4-Star LB Case Alexander
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Penn State football got some good news to close out the weekend. The Nittany Lions on Sunday evening received a commitment from four-star linebacker Case Alexander, he announced on social media. Alexander ranks as the No. 7 Oklahoma native, No. 22 linebacker and No. 266 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class. Alexander is listed…