Jessi Blanarik
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CBICC Launches New Centre County Economic Development Strategic Plan
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The report is a “comprehensive, collaborative plan representing the county’s shared vision for economic growth, resilience and sustainability.”
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Centre County Nonprofit Named Recipient of ArtsHere Grant
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Ridgelines Language Arts, a Centre County nonprofit that teaches language arts, including poetry, creative writing, songwriting and storytelling outside of academic settings, was named the recipient of the ArtsHere grant. The $117,000 grant is a part of a new pilot program from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Penn State and State College Borough to Host PA Dignity Day Celebration
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Penn State and the Borough of State College are connecting the community at the PA Dignity Day event on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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CBICC to Unveil Centre County Economic Development Strategic Plan
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Since June 2023, CBICC has worked with local leaders and businesses to develop a strategic plan centered on the future of the region’s economy.
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Penns Valley Food Pantry Expanding Service Area
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After nearly 41 years of operation, the Centre Hall/Potter Township Food Pantry is expanding its services beyond Centre Hall and Potter Township and changing its name to reflect the areas it will serve.
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Webster’s Bookstore Cafe Owner Receives 2024 Madison Award for Civility in the Community
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Webster’s Bookstore Cafe owner Elaine Meder-Wilgus has been named the recipient of the 2024 Madison Award for Civility in the Community by Constitution Day Centre Inc.
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New Goodwill Donation Center Opens in State College
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A new Goodwill Attended Donation Center has opened its doors at 101 Hawbaker Industrial Drive, State College.
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Centre County Assistant Public Defender Receives Permanency Advocate Award
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Centre County Assistant Public Defender Parviz Ansari was announced as the recipient of the Permanency Advocate Recognition Award at the 32nd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference this summer.
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Identifying Signs of Mental Health Changes This Academic Year
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The start of a new school year can be exciting — reuniting with friends, taking new classes, meeting new teachers — but it can also take a toll on some children’s mental health.
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State High Career and Technical Center Fuels Future Dreams
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For State College Area High School students, back to school season includes courses that extend beyond standard math, English and science curriculum. For many high school students, the 2024-25 school year will include career-focused studies in one of the 14 programs State High’s Career and Technical Center offers.