Vilma Shu Danz
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The Joy of Kombucha
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Mount NitaNee Kombucha owner Joan Elizabeth Karp is a mother of three, wife, athlete, fitness trainer, and coach, who brews deliciously tangy and effervescent kombucha in the Penns Valley area. Since May 2017, MNK customers are hooked on the wonderfully fruity and herbal flavors, including beet berr
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Taste of the Month: State Burger Co. in Bellefonte Offers Grilled-to-Order Fare with a Personal Touch
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State Burger Co. isn’t your fast-food, drive-thru burger joint; it’s a fun, casual dining restaurant where every burger is handmade, grilled-to-order, with a choice of cheese, 26 topping options, 21 sauces, and served on a selection of breads.
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The Passover Seder Connects Generations
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Every year, on the first night of the Jewish holiday known as Passover, family and friends gather together for a ceremonial Seder feast, where the story of the exodus is told. Seder, meaning order in Hebrew, is one of the most beloved Jewish home rituals. Participants use a guidebook called a Haggad
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Lunch with Mimi: Hari Osofsky, Dean of Penn State Law and the School of International Affairs
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Hari Osofsky, a leading scholar and contributor to public policy work on energy transition and climate change, became dean of Penn State Law and the School of International Affairs in July 2017. Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith sat down with Osofsky to discuss what she hopes to accomplish
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Lunch with Mimi: Hari Osofsky, dean of Penn State Law and the School of International Affairs
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Guided by a commitment to leave the world better than she found it, Hari Osofsky is a leading scholar and contributor to public policy work on energy transition and climate change. She became dean of Penn State Law and the School of International Affairs in July 2017. In her role, she partners with faculty, staff,…
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Taste of the Month: For the Love of Chocolate
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Fall in love – with chocolates – this Valentine’s Day. Perhaps it is the chocolates’ sweet and creamy indulgence that makes them such a guilty pleasure, or the chemical reaction that occurs with the release of serotonin in the brain that makes people feel happy. Whatever the case may be, the N
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Taste of the Month: For the Love of Chocolate
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This sweet indulgence melts hearts, and has a story to tell
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Lunch with Mimi: Irene Miller, Executive Director of the Downtown State College Improvement District
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Since September, 31-year-old Irene Miller has brought a youthful energy to the Downtown State College Improvement District as its new executive director. Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith sat down with Miller at India Pavilion to discuss the mission of the DSCID and how Miller plans to trans
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Letter from the General Manager: Let Us Know What You Think!
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A new year means new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s a chance to use the next 365 days to embrace a new perspective and all the wonderful possibilities it holds. As I take the helm as Interim General Manager of Barash Media, I look forward to continue the legacy of producing quality publications with stories…
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Lunch with Mimi: Irene Miller, new executive director of the Downtown State College Improvement District
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Since September, 31-year-old Irene Miller has brought a youthful energy to the Downtown State College Improvement District as its new executive director. DSCID extends from Atherton Street to Sowers Street, College Avenue to Highland Alley. Miller is tasked to retain, expand, and attract businesses and investment to improve the downtown environment. The goal is to…