Geoff Rushton
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Lane Closures Scheduled on South Atherton Street for Work on Calder Way Project
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Drivers will encounter lane closures and traffic pattern changes on part of South Atherton Street in State College while a contractor installs sewer lines as part of the borough’s Calder Way project. On Tuesday, June 2, South Atherton Street northbound will be reduced to one lane from Highland Alley to West Beaver Avenue. The two…
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Early-Morning Fire Damages Vacant Home in College Township
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Crews from three fire companies were impeded by “hoarding conditions” as they battled a blaze that damaged a vacant home in College Township early Monday morning, according to Alpha Fire Company. Alpha responded just before 5 a.m. to the 300 block of Matilda Avenue and found smoke coming from inside the residence, the company wrote…
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Women’s Clothing Boutique to Close State College Storefront, Continue Online Business
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A women’s clothing and accessories boutique will close its State College storefront as it shifts its focus, for now, to online and event sales. By A Thread will vacate its space 1341 S. Atherton St. by July 1, owner Emily Boone wrote in a social media post on Sunday. “The uncertainty of committing to another…
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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…