Town & Gown
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Taste of the Month: Yallah Food’s Fast-Casual Restaurants Offer an Array of Choices in Downtown State College
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Yallah is Arabic for “let’s go,” and owner Hitham Hiyajneh welcomes everyone to his restaurants. From Underground Burgers & Crepes and UR Pizza to Yallah Tacos and Burritos, Yallah Food Inc. brings variety and customization to the downtown State College food scene. Hiyajneh’s fast-casual restaurants, located on McAllister Street and East Calder Way, encourage customers to…
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Lunch with Mimi: Centre Crest Administrator Andrew Naugle on Elder Care and the New Facility Planned in College Township
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Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith sat down with Andrew Naugle at Liberty Craft House to discuss his career in nursing home administration and what the plans are for the new Centre Crest facility opening in 2020.
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For Hops & Vines Duo, Reaching Local Audiences Is a Passion
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Christie Clancy and Jonathan McVerry share two things in common: their passion for music, and an appreciation of beer and wine, which is how the acoustic duo got their band name, Hops & Vines.
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Lunch with Mimi: State College Mayor Don Hahn on Town-Gown Relations, Downtown Change, and Consolidation
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Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith sat down with State College Mayor Don Hahn at The Deli restaurant to discuss what inspired him to serve in public office, and what he hopes to achieve as State College mayor.
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Lunch with Mimi: Harper’s Owner Brian Cohen
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Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith sat down with Brian Cohen at the Allen Street Grill in State College to discuss the family retail business, his future plans — including moving the store down the street — and how he feels about the recent growth of downtown State College.
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International Education Experiences
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International Education Week is Nov. 14-18. The U.S. Department of State and Department of Education team up each year to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. As part of the celebration, Penn State Directorate of Education Abroad holds an annual essay contest t
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Myths and Truths About Down Syndrome
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and since 2009, the Centre Region Down Syndrome Society (CRDSS) has held its Buddy Walk to raise money and promote awareness. This year’s walk is Oct. 15 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
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Lunch with Mimi: Borough Manager Tom Fountaine
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Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith sat down with Borough Manager Tom Fountaine to discuss the challenges that State College faces and the new economic-development projects that are under way.
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Lunch with Mimi: Paul Clifford
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In January, Paul J. Clifford became the new chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith sat down with Clifford to discuss his vision for the Penn State Alumni Association and what he hopes to accomplish in his new role.
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Wiring in on Giving
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For 36 hours each May, Nicole Summers becomes a little skittish. During the annual Centre Gives fundraiser, Summers, who is executive director of Faith Centre in Bellefonte, checks fundraising totals and social media for information about new donations.