Evan Halfen
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The Press Cider and Craft Beverage Tap House Opens in Downtown State College
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Downtown State College officially welcomed its newest gathering place on Thursday with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of The Press Cider and Craft Beverage Tap House at 113 Hiester Street. The ceremony drew residents, Penn State faculty, and local officials, marking the culmination of years of work to bring the project to life. The Press…
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Vigil, Protest in State College Mark 2nd Anniversary of Hamas Attack on Israel
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Members and supporters of Penn State’s Jewish community gathered Tuesday night for a vigil in remembrance of those killed in the Hamas-led attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. At the same time across town, student and local pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the street in a protest condemning the current war in Gaza that has…
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Centre Region Celebrates Opening of Whitehall Road Regional Park
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FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Local leaders and community members celebrated the opening of the long-awaited and recently completed first phase of Whitehall Road Regional Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community event on Wednesday afternoon. The 50-acre first phase of the 100-acre park, located at 1954 Blue Course Drive Extension in Ferguson Township, represents a $6.4…
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Vigil in State College Calls on Gov. Shapiro to End State Collaboration With ICE
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Community members gathered on Wednesday evening at the Allen Street Gates in downtown State College to mark National Constitution Day with a silent vigil and demonstration calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to take action to end Pennsylvania’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The event, organized by the Centre County Rapid Response Network (CCRRN) in…
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Arboretum’s Fall Harvest Nears Milestone in Fight Against Food Insecurity
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The Arboretum at Penn State is on track to break a record this fall as its annual harvest for the State College Food Bank nears completion. With nearly 1,900 pounds of fresh produce donated so far this year, staff and volunteers say the total could surpass the Arboretum’s all-time high of 2,116 pounds set in…
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Vigil Held at Penn State to Honor Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
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Hundreds of Penn State students, faculty and community members gathered on Old Main Lawn Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot and killed the previous day while speaking at Utah Valley University. A suspect was taken into custody on Friday and authorities said he will…
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State College Celebrates Transformation of Former Fraternity House Into New Home for Centre Helps
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Centre Helps, the nonprofit that provides 24/7 crisis support and resource assistance, celebrated the latest chapter in its history on Wednesday with the ribbon cutting for its new headquarters at 406 S. Pugh St., a building that once served as the Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity house. The event, which coincided with World Suicide Prevention Day,…
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Sharkies Bar in State College Unveils Fresh Look and Expanded Offerings
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Sharkies, the longtime bar at 110 Sowers Street in State College, has a new look and an updated approach after undergoing renovations and rebranding over the summer. The changes come under the leadership of general manager Wyatt Glover, who stepped into the role in June, and owner Neil Herlocher. Glover says he saw Sharkies as…
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LION Bash Returns With Block Party and Resource Fair
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The annual Living in One Neighborhood (LION) Bash returns to State College on Thursday, showcasing over 170 local businesses and organizations. A partnership between the borough and Penn State, LION Bash is a combination of a resource fair and block party featuring student organizations, neighborhood associations, clubs, businesses and local food vendors from 5 p.m.…
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Penn State Now Offering American Sign Language Minor
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Penn State’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is now offering the option to study American Sign Language (ASL) as a minor for undergraduate students. The minor, which is open to all undergrads, aims to offer students interested in pursuing careers within education, business, social services, healthcare, communications and linguistics the opportunity to become proficient…