Andrea Robinson
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How Penn State Alumna Dr. Lori Became One of America’s Most Popular Appraisers
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A visit to a thrift shop can produce lucky finds like a chic leather jacket just missing a button or two that perfects an outfit. Or maybe some peculiar Fiesta dinnerware that will add a little pop of color to the dining room table for the next special occasion. But little did you know that…
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Korean Barbecue and Hot Pot Restaurant Opens in State College
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A new restaurant offering Korean barbecue and hot pot is now open in State College. Manna Korean BBQ & Hot Pot opened Tuesday at 542 Westerly Parkway, next to the Weis Markets in the Westerly Parkway Plaza. The restaurant has an all-you-can-eat concept where diners can choose from grilling meat and seafood in the Korean…
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American Burrito to Open Downtown State College Restaurant
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A broken down car can be frustrating for anyone, even knowing that roadside assistance is on the way and having a cell phone handy to keep busy while waiting. For Max Crisp in 1996, such comforts did not exist on a hot summer day when his car broke down on a highway in a remote…
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Owner of Several State College Restaurants Expanding With Food Carts, New Eateries Outside of Downtown
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The internationally-inspired delights of Hitham Hiyajneh’s downtown State College eateries are starting to branch out of their cozy, reliable spots where they are peppered amongst the easy to walk to boutiques. For those who do not often venture into downtown often, Hiyajneh will be bringing his flavors closer to you. “I wanted to expand to…
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McLanahan’s Downtown Market Selling Bottles of Vodka, Rum and More Through Partnership With Penn State Alumni’s Holla Spirits
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When one thinks of McLanahan’s Downtown Market in State College, ordering a breakfast sandwich on a Monday morning before class might come to mind. Or perhaps the aroma of various ales and lagers lingering throughout A’s Pub on a busy Saturday night are conjured up. You might have even grabbed a six-pack or two of…
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Penn State’s AstroFest Celebrates 25th Year
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When the sun goes down and booths have closed for the night at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, art lovers and stargazers alike can rejoice in continuing to enrich their minds by visiting the Davey Laboratory on Penn State’s campus for the 25th anniversary of the ever-popular AstroFest. The free event presented by…
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New Downtown State College Cafe Hits the Sweet Spot
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Strolling through Downtown State College, you will find an abundance of restaurants dedicated to titillating your savory taste buds, but not too many places dedicated to satiating your sweet spot. Dulce Luca Café, a new bakery and coffee shop at 216 E. Calder Way, opened in late March ready to enter the oft overlooked niche.…
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Local Providers and Volunteers Work to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness, Support Patients
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local organizations like Mount Nittany Medical Center and the Centre Knitters Guild are helping to promote awareness about screenings and early detection. Angelique Cygan, a registered nurse and oncology breast navigator at the medical center, presented an educational seminar entitled “Early Detection is Best Protection” at the guild’s…
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Great Insect Fair Returns for First Time Since 2019
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The buzz in the air must mean the Great Insect Fair is finally back in town. After years in hibernation following a pause at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fair returns 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Snider Agricultural Arena on the University Park campus. The last fair was in 2019. …
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During ‘Red Zone’ and Year-Round, Mount Nittany ER Nurses Help Sexual Assault Survivors
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Penn State students have returned from their hometowns to campus for the start of classes like millions of other college and university students across the country. However, the start of the fall semester also marks the beginning of the “red zone.” The red zone is the period from late August until Thanksgiving break when national…