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State College Transitioning to New Official Digital Parking Payment Platform
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State College will transition to HONK Mobile as the borough’s official digital parking payment system on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Parking sessions can be purchased via the HONK website, the Apple or Android HonkMobile app or by texting a number when drivers arrive at their meter or lot, according to a borough news release. The digital…
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Ferguson Township Police Make 21 Stops During Strategic Traffic Enforcement on Blue Course Drive
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Ferguson Township police made 21 vehicle stops and issued “numerous” citations during a strategic traffic enforcement on Friday, according to a department news release. The enforcement, conducted on Blue Course Drive as part of the Centre County Traffic Safety Grant, stopped motorists for speeding and aggressive driving violations. Following the detail, Ferguson Township police joined…
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12 Named to Centre County Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Class
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A dozen local athletes, coaches and contributors who left an enduring mark on their communities have been named to the Centre County Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Each of the newest members will be honored during the Hall of Fame Day celebration on Oct. 18 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.…
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CATA to Introduce Several Changes With Start of Fall Service Schedule
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority’s full fall service schedule will go into effect on Monday, Aug. 17, and a few changes will come along with it. • Additional White Loop service on the Penn State campus and downtown State College will be available Monday through Thursday during full service, with buses arriving as often as…
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DEP Funds Helping FaithCentre Food Bank Fight Hunger While Reducing Waste
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More than $100,000 from a state grant program is helping FaithCentre Food Bank in Bellefonte provide more fresh food to families in need and reduce waste. Department of Environmental Protection representatives visited the 135 S. Allegheny St. food bank on Thursday to highlight how the funding from the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program has assisted…
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State College-Based DojoNetworks Named Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2nd Straight Year
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A State College-based company landed on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States for the second consecutive year. DojoNetworks is No. 2137 on the business media company’s annual list, up 271 spots from its first appearance a year ago. The Inc. 5000 ranks independent businesses by three-year percentage revenue…
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Ag Progress Days Celebrates 50th Year at Rock Springs
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Penn State’s Ag Progress Days is once again welcoming thousands of people as the outdoor agricultural expo celebrates its 50th year at Rock Springs in rural Ferguson Township. Wednesday marked the second day of the annual three-day event, which is the largest of its kind in the eastern United States. Held on the grounds of…
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Ice Cream Fest Returns to Downtown State College With Sweet Treats and Family Fun
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The State College Downtown Rotary’s Ice Cream Fest celebrated its 11th year on Saturday, welcoming hundreds of people to the 200 and 300 blocks of South Allen Street for cold treats and family fun. More than a dozen local and regional ice cream vendors offered up tastes, and proceeds from tickets purchased for samples go…
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Stuckey Automotive Breaks Ground for New Benner Pike Location
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Work is getting underway for a new auto dealership and service center on Benner Pike near Bellefonte. Stuckey Automotive on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 49,300-square-foot Ford dealership facility on a currently vacant parcel across the road from Giant supermarket in Benner Township. Once completed in about two years, Stuckey Ford Bellefonte…
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CATA Bus Shelter Gets a Bird-Friendly Upgrade
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A Centre Area Transportation Authority bus stop is now serving as an example of how simple solutions can prevent bird collisions with glass. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered with CATA on Thursday to install bird-safe window film at bus stop 511, located at 501 Vairo Boulevard, according to a CATA news release. The…