October 2026
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Halloween Weekend in Happy Valley: Things to Do
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Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and Happy Valley is celebrating all weekend with trunk-or-treats, a haunted corn maze, a big-name concert at the Bryce Jordan Center and late-night horror classics at The State Theatre. State College area held trick-or-treat on Thursday, but Bellefonte and other surrounding communities are trick-or-treating Saturday. Here’s what’s happening,…
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Trick or Treat: Can You Identify Which of These Candies Are Made in Pennsylvania?
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A number of beloved candies are made in Pennsylvania, which has been a hub for confections for decades. Test your knowledge with this short Halloween quiz.
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Central PA Food Bank Hunger Mapping Report Examines Food Insecurity in Centre County
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Food insecurity has risen among Centre County residents over the last five years, according to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s new community hunger mapping report.
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Senate Is Skeptical About Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent Despite Trump’s Pressure
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Supporters argue that ending the time change would provide more daylight during the afternoon, when Americans are most active, but opponents say commuters in some states wouldn’t see the sun until after 9 a.m.
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Local Historia: A Lincoln Like No Other
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How Bellefonte-born sculptor George Grey Barnard’s unconventional vision of Abraham Lincoln sparked an international debate
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Swing District Voters in Pennsylvania Grapple With Economy, Iran War Ahead of Midterms
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Four Pa. races will help determine which party controls the U.S. House. Hear from voters about the issues driving their decisions.
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How Penn State Basketball Built a Roster With Limited NIL Funding
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It’s no secret Penn State men’s basketball is strapped for cash. The program has generally been an afterthought among both university leadership and the fanbase, with attention going to more successful programs like football wrestling, volleyball and hockey. According to an article released earlier this month by CBS Sports, the Nittany Lions were estimated in…
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Big Ten Sets Caps for Schools Setting Up Third-Party NIL Deals, Players’ Attorneys Issue Warning
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ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten approved a first-of-its-kind rule Wednesday limiting its schools to arranging no more than $27.5 million in third-party name, image, likeness deals for players — a number that matches the amount that would be added to the existing revenue-sharing cap if the Protect College Sports Act becomes federal law.…
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Woman Accused of Using Racial Slur, Threatening State College Apartment Manager With Knife
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State College police on Wednesday arrested a Penn State student accused of threatening a downtown apartment building property manager with a butcher knife and calling him a racial slur. Alexa Acevedo, 21, is charged with felony counts of ethnic intimidation and aggravated assault, as well as a misdemeanor count of simple assault. The manager of…
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Penn State vs. Purdue Preview and Score Prediction
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Penn State returns home to host Purdue for an evening clash on Saturday, looking to snap a four-game losing streak and secure an elusive first Big Ten win. After a much-needed bye week to regroup, the Nittany Lions have a prime opportunity to right the ship as favorites over the Boilermakers. Here’s everything to know…