Evan Halfen
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Broadway Hits, International Performers to Take the Stage in Penn State Center for the Performing Arts’ 2026-27 Season
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Four Broadway productions, internationally acclaimed dance companies and world-renowned musicians will take the stage at Penn State this year as the Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2026-27 season, featuring performances, community programs and educational opportunities beginning this fall. The season, which runs from October through April, features touring productions of “The Wiz,” “Clue,”…
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East End Social Wraps Up Successful Pilot Season with Community Block Party; Organizers Eye 2027 Return
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East End Social ended its first season Saturday night with music, dancing and community gathering on Hiester Street as the Downtown State College Improvement District celebrated the close of the pilot project. The block party featured live music, food vendors, a partnership with Happy Valley Latin Fest, salsa lessons and a DJ. Attendees were also…
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Annual Ice Cream Fest Returns to Downtown State College
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Dozens of frozen treats, family activities and a fundraiser for local nonprofits will return to State College this weekend as the State College Downtown Rotary Club hosts its 11th annual Ice Cream Fest. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, on the 200 and 300 blocks of South Allen…
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Joined by Labor Leaders and Rep. Ro Khanna, Mount Nittany Workers Criticize Loss of Health Benefits During Strike
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Mount Nittany Medical Center workers gathered with labor leaders, community supporters and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna on Wednesday afternoon for a labor tailgate at the hospital’s picket line, marking the third day of a planned five-day strike. A major point of contention during the strike, according to employees represented by SEIU Health Care PA, has…
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Local Leaders, Hundreds of Community Members Rally to Support Mount Nittany Workers Amid Strike
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Hundreds of healthcare workers, elected officials, labor leaders and community members packed the Teamsters Local 8 union hall Tuesday afternoon, rallying behind striking Mount Nittany Medical Center employees as they entered the second day of a five-day walkout over wages, staffing and alleged unfair labor practices. The “Heart of Our Community” rally, organized by SEIU…
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TransducerWorks Opens New Centre Hall Facility, Expanding U.S. Manufacturing for Global Ultrasound Company
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TransducerWorks officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Centre Hall on Wednesday, marking a major expansion for the Pennsylvania-based operation as parent company Vermon Group grows its global footprint in ultrasound technology. The new 30,000-square-foot facility consolidates the company’s four local sites under one roof and significantly increases its manufacturing capacity in the United States.…
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New Yarn Shop Opens in Pine Grove Mills, Continuing Longtime Crafting Tradition
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A new yarn shop has opened in Pine Grove Mills, bringing knitting and crocheting supplies back to a space that served local fiber artists for more than two decades. Woolly Heads recently opened at 235 E. Pine Grove Rd. in the former home of Stitch Your Art Out, which occupied the location for more than…
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United Adds Nonstop Madison-State College Flights for Wisconsin-Penn State Football Game
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United Airlines is adding a nonstop flight between Madison, Wisconsin, and State College for Penn State’s home football game against Wisconsin in September, giving Badgers fans a direct travel option for one of the season’s marquee Big Ten matchups. The airline will operate a flight from Dane County Regional Airport to State College Regional Airport…
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‘We Will Keep Standing in Unity.’ Local Unions Rally Behind Mount Nittany Workers as Strike Nears
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Labor organizations and supporters from across Centre County pledged Wednesday evening to stand alongside more than 950 Mount Nittany Medical Center employees if they walk off the job later this month, urging hospital executives to return to the bargaining table with a new offer before a planned strike begins July 27. Representatives from the Pennsylvania…
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‘A Labor of Love.’ Arts Fest Celebrates 60 Years of Creativity and Community
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts celebrated its 60th anniversary with new attractions, returning traditions and hundreds of artists filling downtown State College and Penn State’s campus, continuing a summer tradition that has become one of the region’s signature events. Held July 8-12, this year’s festival featured more than 300 juried artists from across…