StateCollege.com Staff
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Big Boy, World’s Largest Steam Locomotive, Makes Its Way Through Central Pa.
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Large crowds turned out across central Pennsylvania on Wednesday to see the world’s largest operating steam locomotive as it continues on its coast-to-coast tour in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is one of eight of its kind still in existence and the only one that is still operational. The…
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AstroFest Offers Stargazing and Astronomy Activities During Arts Festival
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The Penn State Eberly College of Science’s popular AstroFest returns for four nights of free astronomy activities and stargazing this week during the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. The college’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics will welcome visitors to Davey Laboratory on Pollock Road from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. each night from Wednesday, July…
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State Theatre Show Among 6 Happy Valley Improv Performances During Arts Festival
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Happy Valley Improv will perform at The State Theatre for the first time in more than six years and first time ever on the main stage as one of its six shows this week during the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. The longform improv company will take the stage in the theater’s Friedman Auditorium…
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Independence Day Parade in State College Celebrates America’s 250th
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While marking its own 99th anniversary, the annual Fourth of July parade in State College celebrated the United States’ 250th birthday on Saturday morning. Lining up at 10 a.m. and stepping off at 11 a.m., about four dozen participating organizations, community leaders and entertainers rode and marched on a hot, sunny day. The parade traveled…
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Firecracker 4K Kicks Off Fourth of July in State College
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More than 1,000 runners and walkers made their way through the Penn State campus on Saturday morning as Central PA 4th Fest’s Firecracker 4K kicked off America 250 Independence Day events in State College. Marking its 22nd anniversary, the race started at 9 a.m. on Curtin Road near Beaver Stadium and made a loop through…
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Nominations Open for 2026 Centre County Business Awards
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Nominations are now open for the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County’s 2026 Centre County Business Awards, and community members are invited to participate. The awards annually recognize individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations whose work strengthens the local economy and enhances the quality of life across the region. “The Centre County Business Awards…
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Alpha Fire Company Conducts Controlled Burn for Training Exercise in Ferguson Township
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Alpha Fire Company personnel got a rare opportunity for hands-on training in realistic conditions on Sunday. In coordination with the Centre Region Fire Protection Program, the fire company conducted an “acquired structure burn” as part of an exercise on Shingletown Road in Ferguson Township. An acquired structure burn is a live fire training exercise using…
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See Highlights From the Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley
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Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley marked its fourth year on Sunday, serving as a Pro Series event and the North American Championships for the first time. More than 1,700 athletes from 44 states and 43 countries, ranging in age from 18 to 80, took part in the half-Ironman, including dozens of professional competitors seeking critical…
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Scenes From State College Pride 2026
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Thousands gathered in downtown State College and Sidney Friedman Park on Saturday for the sixth annual Pride celebration organized by Centre LGBT+. A parade featuring more than 1,000 participants kicked off the festivities in the morning, traveling through downtown and ending at the parklet. A festival followed throughout the afternoon, with remarks from Grand Marshal…
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SCASD to Host Support Staff Job Fair
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The State College Area School District will hold a Support Staff Job Fair as it looks to fill numerous positions for the 2026-27 school year. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m on Wednesday, June 17, at the Panorama Village Administrative Center, 240 Villa Crest Drive. All community members with a…