July 2026
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Lawmakers Visit CATA for Rural Transit Day
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Centre Area Transportation Authority joined transit agencies across Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 16, to celebrate Rural Transit Day by hosting local legislators for a look inside the organization. State Rep. Paul Takac, Mihaly Sogor from state Sen. Wayne Langerholc’s office, Loren Glossner from state Sen. Cris Dush’s office, Jennifer Brungard from state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff’s…
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Penn State 2026 Quarterback Room Preview
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The new era of Penn State football includes a complete transformation at the most critical position on the field.
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Learning Never Retires at Penn State’s OLLI
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Brynn Rousselin discusses how OLLI at Penn State brings lifelong learners together through education, travel, and community engagement
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Great PA News Quiz: What the State Budget Deal Skipped, and Unusual Fundraising
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In this quiz: What the $50.8 billion state budget deal skipped, a rare bipartisan fundraising committee, severe storms and Trump addresses a Defense and Innovation Summit.
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Penn State Trustees Approve 15% Performance Bonus for Bendapudi
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Penn State’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved a $210,000 performance bonus for university President Neeli Bendapudi. Under the terms of her contract amended in September 2025, Bendapudi is eligible for a bonus of 15% of her base salary for meeting annual performance goals mutually agreed upon with the board. During its meeting at Penn…
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Penn State to Continue Hosting 5 PIAA Spring Championships Through 2030
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State championship events for five Pennsylvania high school spring sports will remain in Centre County for at least the next four years, the PIAA announced on Wednesday. Penn State will continue to serve as host for the baseball, softball, boys’ volleyball and boys’ and girls’ lacrosse championships through 2030 following the PIAA’s request for proposal…
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Women’s Clothing Boutique Moving to Downtown State College
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After closing its South Atherton Street storefront in June, a local women’s clothing and accessories boutique has found a new home in downtown State College. By A Thread is targeting an early September opening for its new location at 210 S. Allen St., owner Emily Boone wrote in a social media post on Friday. The…
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Man Arrested for Scam That Stole More Than $200K From State College Couple
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Police on Thursday arrested a Florida man accused of helping to steal more than $200,000 in cash and gold from a State College couple in an elaborate scam targeting older residents. Kevin Gan, 24, who police said also resides in New York, was denied bail by District Judge Gregory Koehle after he was taken into…
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Pa.’s Attorney General Is Defending the State’s Medicaid Abortion Ban in Court. Is He Required to?
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The state Supreme Court has agreed to hear AG Dave Sunday’s appeal of a ruling that found the ban is unconstitutional.
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No New Deal After Latest Negotiations Between Mount Nittany, Union as Strike Nears
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Representatives for Mount Nittany Medical Center’s 950 unionized workers and hospital management returned to negotiations on Thursday, but remained unable to reach a new contract agreement with a week and a half remaining until a planned strike. Annual wage increases for all unionized employees remained the key point of contention. Mount Nittany stuck by its…