Evan Halfen
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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Celebrates 44th Year
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The 44th annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas will take place Dec. 12–14, bringing a full weekend of holiday events, performances and activities across downtown Bellefonte. The festival begins at 6 p.m. Friday on West Howard Street outside the Miles-Humes House with Opening Ceremonies and a proclamation delivered by Mayor Buddy Johnson. Victorian Brass will perform, Class…
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Winter’s Glow Returns to Penn State Arboretum
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The Arboretum at Penn State will open its annual Winter’s Glow celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering an evening of lights, music and family activities for the community from 4 to 8 p.m. The event includes indoor and outdoor attractions such as the “Handmade Holidays” crafting workshop, two wreath-making sessions, a pop-up print shop with…
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7 Brew Celebrates Opening of First State College Area Location
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The company held a ribbon cutting and presented a donation to THON on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of its new drive-thru coffee stand on South Atherton Street.
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Final First Friday of 2025 to Showcase Downtown Businesses and Art, Celebrate the Holiday Season
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First Friday, the monthly street festival organized by the Downtown State College Improvement District, returns for its final edition of the year on Friday, Dec. 5, with an evening of music, art, family activities and business promotions across the borough. Events run throughout downtown beginning in the early evening, with many businesses and venues hosting…
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Hometown Christmas Returns to Boalsburg with Daylong Festivities
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The village of Boalsburg will host its annual Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6, offering a full day of festive events. Organizers plan a variety of activities throughout the day, starting with breakfast with Santa at the Boalsburg Fire Hall. The event costs $10 per person, and limited tickets will be available at the…
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ClearWater Conservancy to Open 28th Art & Chocolate Exhibition at 3 Dots During First Friday
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ClearWater Conservancy will open its Art & Chocolate 2026 exhibition with a reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at 3 Dots Downtown as part of the First Friday celebration in Downtown State College. The exhibition features artwork donated by local artists in support of ClearWater’s mission to protect and restore natural landscapes…
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PVCA to Host Whiskey Presentation and Fundraiser with Author Lew Bryson
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The Penns Valley Conservation Association will hold a fundraising event featuring local author, whiskey writer and podcaster Lew Bryson from 2 p.m to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Brush Mountain Lodge in Spring MIlls. The event will include a presentation and book signing tied to Bryson’s new release, “American Whiskey Master Class:…
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Curtin Village to Host Annual Holiday Event
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Curtin Village will hold its annual Christmas at Curtin holiday event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 and on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 251 Curtin Village Road, Howard. During the event on Saturday, families can take free holiday photos in the mansion’s decorated parlors and…
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Noodles & Company Closes State College Location After 13 Years
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Noodles & Company’s only Centre County location permanently shut its doors on Wednesday after 13 years in business. According to a sign on its front door, the fast-casual chain restaurant at 244 W. College Ave. in downtown State College is permanently closed. The State College store’s signage has been removed, its phone number has been…
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Rothrock By UTMB to Debut in 2026, Expanding Centre County Trail Race Into International Event
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A new international trail running event will launch in Centre County this spring, expanding the long-running Rothrock Trail Challenge into a two-day race weekend under the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc World Series banner. Organizers announced at a press conference on Tuesday at Tussey Mountain that Rothrock by UTMB will take place Saturday, May 16 and Sunday,…