Evan Halfen
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Centre County Commissioners Award Nearly $280K in Block Grant Funds to Mountaintop Regional Water Project
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The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to direct all $278,857 in the county’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant funding to a water loss improvement project serving communities in northern Centre County. The decision came after commissioners considered three rural water infrastructure projects seeking a share of the federal funding. The selected…
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PMG Pennsylvania Expanding Philipsburg Manufacturing Facility
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PMG Pennsylvania will expand its Philipsburg manufacturing facility after landing a major new automotive customer expected to drive significant revenue growth at the Centre County operation. The expansion will add to the existing facility at 187 Enterprise Drive and marks the third major expansion since the original building was constructed in 2003, the company announced…
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Penn State to Award 1 Millionth Degree During Summer Commencement
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Penn State will award its one millionth degree Saturday during summer commencement at University Park, marking a milestone more than 170 years after the university was founded. The university has awarded more than 999,400 degrees since it was founded as the Farmers’ High School in 1855. Approximately 2,726 degrees are expected to be awarded university-wide…
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Penn State Police to Hold Full-Scale Active Attacker Training Exercise
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Penn State University Police and Public Safety will conduct a full-scale active attacker preparedness exercise Sunday on the University Park campus, prompting temporary access restrictions, possible road and parking closures and increased emergency activity in the area. The planned training event in partnership with other emergency response agencies is scheduled for approximately 8 a.m. to…
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Four Diamonds Mini-THONs Raise More Than $6.4 Million for Childhood Cancer Care and Research
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Four Diamonds Mini-THON students raised more than $6.4 million during the 2025-26 school year, pushing the program’s total fundraising past $83 million, according to Penn State Health. Students from more than 200 schools across Pennsylvania and neighboring states raised a combined $6,478,166.86 to support children and families affected by childhood cancer through Four Diamonds. The…
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College Township Industrial Authority Launches Initiative to Gather Feedback From Local Businesses
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The College Township Industrial Development Authority (CTIDA) has launched a new business outreach initiative aimed at gathering feedback from local employers to help shape future economic development efforts. The Business Pulse Project & Listening Initiative officially began Aug. 1 with the opening of the College Township Business Pulse Survey, which will remain available through Sept.…
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Road in Patton Township to Be Closed 2 Days for Pipe Replacement
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A section of Route 550 (Buffalo Run Road) in Patton Township will close for two days beginning Monday, Aug. 10, as PennDOT replaces a drainage pipe beneath the roadway. The closure will be at the intersection of Route 550 and Bernel Road. During the maintenance, motorists will be directed along a detour using Fillmore Road,…
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Penn State Awarded $20M National Science Foundation Grant to Lead AI-Driven Semiconductor Research Initiative
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Penn State will lead a new $20 million federal research initiative aimed at using artificial intelligence to speed the discovery and development of materials used in semiconductors, quantum technologies and other advanced electronics. The four-year project, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is part of the agency’s Genesis Mission, a nationwide effort to develop…
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Ferguson Township to Unveil New Kid-Designed Playground; Volunteers Needed for Community Build
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A new playground designed with input from local children and built by community volunteers will open Saturday, Aug. 15, at Autumnwood Park in Ferguson Township, replacing aging equipment with a modern, accessible play space expected to serve thousands of children each year. Volunteers will begin constructing the playground at 8:30 a.m. at Autumnwood Park, located…
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Jana Marie Foundation to Host Inaugural ‘Shine On’ Concert, Glow Golf Fundraiser for Youth Mental Health
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Live music and glow-in-the-dark golf will take over the Penn State Golf Courses later this month as the Jana Marie Foundation hosts its first Shine On Community Concert and Night Golf Tournament to raise money for youth mental health and suicide prevention programs. The family-friendly fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, with a community…