Mark Brackenbury
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C-NET Executive Director Reflects on 20 Years of Growth, Transparency
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As she prepares to retire after 20 years as C-NET executive director, Cynthia Hahn calls the organization a “small but mighty” operation.
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Hub of the Hobby: Jason Dambach Has Made His Shop a Community Gathering Place for Sports Card Collectors
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At Nittany Cards Plus, Jason Dambach’s focus is on keeping the hobby fun and accessible in a friendly community gathering place for collectors of all ages.
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Reimagining Downtown Philipsburg
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How the Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation is rebuilding spaces, community pride and a long-term vision for the borough
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‘You’ve Got to Slow It Down.’ Centre County Crisis Intervention Team Trains Responders for Mental Health Crises
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Since the CIT program was established in Centre County in 2010, 508 first responders have been trained in how to respond to mental health crises. Another class, the program’s 28th, is scheduled to graduate Jan. 16.
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Spirituality & Social Justice at UBBC
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UBBC and Rev. Jeremy Richards focus on welcoming all and actively serving.
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From TV to Teaching: Meteorologist Christy Shields
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Christy Shields turned a childhood fear of thunderstorms into a passion for understanding the science behind the weather. Now she works to spark that excitement in other young people.
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Rick Jacobs: Stage at Talleyrand Is on Target to Hold Its First Concert in 2026
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Project leaders are poised to start the process toward breaking ground on The Stage at Talleyrand in Bellefonte over the next few months, with the goal of hosting the first concert in late summer or early fall of 2026.
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‘Something New Every Day.’ Crowley Leads Centre County Public Defenders
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David Crowley has seen plenty of cases, and plenty of change, in his 35 years as Centre County’s chief public defender.
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Gary Abdullah Wants All Students to Feel Part of ‘Bellisario College Family’
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Gary Abdullah, who was awarded the 2025 Lion’s Paw Medal for extraordinary service to university and its students, helps to create a sense of belonging and support in Penn State’s Bellisario College of Communications.
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Sabine Carey’s Centre Markets: A Growing Food Hub
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Sabine Carey’s Centre Markets is moving to a larger space and adding a kitchen collective.