Geoff Rushton
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7 Brew Planning Second State College Area Location
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A drive-thru coffee shop chain is eyeing space on the Nittany Mall property for its second State College area location. 7 Brew intends to open a store in what is currently a parking lot adjacent to the McDonald’s property and across the private drive from the Happy Valley Casino, according to a sketch plan submitted…
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‘It’s Going to Bring a Lot of Joy to People Here.’ Long-Planned Skatepark Opens in State College
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Updated 8:43 a.m. May 30, 2026. State College celebrated the grand opening of its long-awaited public skatepark on Friday, marking the culmination of more than a decade of efforts and the fulfillment of a dream for many in the community. High Point Action Sports Park, 855 W. Whitehall Rd., is a 20,000-square-foot, wheelchair accessible facility…
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State College to Welcome Mayor of Ukrainian Sister City
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The mayor of State College’s sister city in Ukraine will visit the borough on Monday to meet with local residents and officials. Community members can meet Oleksandr Kodola, mayor of Nizhyn, from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. in council chambers at the State College Municipal Building, ahead of Borough Council’s 7 p.m. meeting. It will be…
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New Nittany Mall Restaurant to Offer Sushi and More
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A new restaurant offering sushi, Japanese curry, bánh mì, poke bowls, boba tea and more is set to open in the Nittany Mall. Sushi Yume will hold a grand opening beginning Monday, June 1, in its walk-up space at the southwestern end of the mall near the Happy Valley Casino, according to its website and…
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State College Celebrates Grand Opening of East End Social, Downtown’s ‘Summer Living Room’
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Music, food, beverages and community members filled Hiester Street on a picture-perfect Thursday evening as State College celebrated the grand opening of what organizers have called downtown’s “summer living room.” East End Social, an initiative by the Downtown State College Improvement District and Comet Properties, is a seasonal pocket park between East College Avenue and…
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State College Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
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A State College man was sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing images and videos depicting child sexual abuse. Jeffrey Stormer, 64, was ordered to serve eight years and one month in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. U.S. Middle District of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew Brann recommended…
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10th Annual Family Fishing Picnic Offers Family-Friendly Outdoor Fun
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Spring Creek Chapter Trout Unlimited will welcome community members of all ages to the 10th Annual Family Fishing Picnic from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at Tussey Mountain Pond. The free, family-friendly event offers a fun-filled afternoon of fishing, outdoor activities and environmental education. ClearWater Conservancy is a partner and supporter of…
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5-Day Closure Planned on Jacksonville Road for Work on High-Speed Interchange Project
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Part of Jacksonville Road will be closed for five days as work continues on the high-speed interchange project connecting Interstates 80 and 99 near Bellefonte, according to PennDOT. The road will be closed between the on-off ramps for I-80 eastbound and I-80 westbound starting Monday, June 1, for crews to complete drainage work. During the…
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Local Newsrooms File Lawsuit Seeking to End Penn State Board of Trustees ‘Gag Policy’
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The federal lawsuit filed by three local news outlets, including StateCollege.com, argues that speech restrictions imposed on members of Penn State’s Board of Trustees over the last two years are unconstitutional and should be struck down.
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Block Party to Kick Off East End Social Pocket Park in Downtown State College
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A ribbon-cutting and block party will celebrate the grand opening of East End Social, a new seasonal pocket park on Hiester Street in downtown State College. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Thursday with remarks from project organizers the Downtown State College Improvement District and Comet Properties followed by the ribbon-cutting. The block party will…