Julie Noal
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Philipsburg to Celebrate Its Past, America 250 at Heritage Days
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Philipsburg will be celebrating its history along with America 250 at the annual Heritage Days event this week.
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Penns Valley Museum Exhibits Honor America 250 With Historic Displays
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Penns Valley Area Historical Museum is utilizing the country-wide America 250 celebration to feature three relevant exhibits this year.
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It Takes a Village: Foundation to Celebrate Ownership of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village
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The Roland Curtin Foundation officially acquired ownership of one the state’s most significant iron plantation in recent months, and the first public celebration will be held this weekend.
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Local Philatelist Touts More Than 70 Years of Stamp Collecting
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For more than 70 years, Gerald Robbins has been collecting stamps. Beginning the hobby at only 8 years old, the local philatelist is now president of the local Mount Nittany Philatelic Society and a life member of both the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library.
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Steam, Steel and Stories: Antique Machinery Show Cranks Up Nostalgia
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Thousands of antique machinery enthusiasts and collectors are expected at this year’s Nittany Antique Machinery Association Spring Show & Consignment Sale scheduled for Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31.
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Local Choir to Perform on Trip to Italy
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A benefit concert to raise food and funds for Grace Lutheran Church’s food distribution outreach will serve another purpose — the performance will prelude the choir’s trip to sing in Italy.
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Commanding the Keys: Bellefonte Woman Has Been Bringing Church’s Pipe Organ to Life for 65 years
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Lifelong Bellefonte resident Virginia McClure has been “on the job” for 65 years at St. John Lutheran, playing the pipe organ that she loves.
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From Dream to Reality: Phase 2 of Penn’s Prairie Park Opens in Centre Hall
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After nearly 20 years of planning and municipal collaboration, the communities of Centre Hall and Potter Township gathered to celebrate the recent grand opening of Phase II of Penn’s Prairie — a shared 165-acre municipal park.
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Vendors and Vibes: Pop Up Ave Mixes It Up With New Layout, New Vendors
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The outdoor maker and vintage market Pop Up Ave will fill the 200 block of Allen Street with around 50 unique vendors when it returns to Downtown State College for its 10th year on Saturday, May 2. The event brings its signature mix of makers and…
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Thrift and Vintage Boutique Opens in Downtown Bellefonte
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The Latina-owned business with a unique cross-country backstory is located inside Belle Mercantile.