Business
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Inside/Outside State College: Something Is Still Missing Downtown, but I Think It’s Coming
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Inside/Outside State College is a regular column by Jeff Deitrich offering views on downtown and the outdoors within a 30-minute driving distance. State College last month was named the Best College Town in America by USA Today. Congratulations to my favorite town! It’s nice to see it be recognized, even if it may have been driven…
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Halal Chain Opens Downtown State College Restaurant
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A growing regional chain of halal restaurants has opened its newest location in downtown State College. Sizzling Bites opened its doors on Thursday at 129 S. Pugh St., a property that had remained vacant since Sheetz closed in 2023. The restaurant marks the company’s fifth location as the fast-casual chain continues expanding across Pennsylvania. The…
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What’s Next for Data Centers in Pa.? State Lawmakers Are Split on How to Regulate Them
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The state House recently passed bills to mandate energy use disclosure, require data centers to contribute to state programs and more.
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A Centre Region Uni-Mart Closes After 30 Years in Business
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A State College area convenience store and gas station has closed after three decades in business. The Uni-Mart store and Exxon gas station at 3180 W. College Ave. in Ferguson Township recently shuttered after its operator “decided not to continue operating at the location,” according to Alex Sahakian, president of property owner Highland Holding Group.…
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Indoor Pickleball Club to Open in State College Area
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A new indoor pickleball club is coming to the Centre Region this summer. The Picklr, which is billed as North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, is expected to open in August in the former Big Lots location at 503 Benner Pike in College Township, the company said in a release on Tuesday. The 27,000-square-foot facility…
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Skill Games, Sports Betting Interests Are Spending Millions Competing Over 3 GOP State Senate Primaries
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The primaries feature three prominent incumbents who are central in ongoing talks about how to regulate skill games and find state revenue.
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A State College Restaurateur Plans to Revive a Downtown Diner
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A prolific State College restaurateur is bringing new life to a downtown diner, with a nod to its beloved past. Hitham Hiyajneh plans to open Baby’s Diner in mid-June at 131 S. Garner St., he told StateCollege.com on Friday. The name, of course, is a nod to Baby’s Burgers and Shakes, which called the classic…
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Rally House Acquires Downtown State College Penn State Apparel Store
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A national retailer of professional and college sports apparel is taking over as the new operator of a Penn State clothing and memorabilia shop in downtown State College. Rally House has acquired Lion & Cub as the 206 E. College Ave. store’s longtime owner prepares for retirement, according to a news release on Tuesday. The…
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Boalsburg Rock Climbing Gym to Close
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An indoor rock climbing gym in Boalsburg is closing after more than five years in business. Climb Nittany plans to permanently shutter on May 31, according to a statement published Sunday night on its website and social media channels. The business cited unsustainable location costs as the reason for closing. “We didn’t make this decision…
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Happy Valley Casino Celebrates Grand Opening
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Happy Valley Casino leadership and local officials looked back on the venue’s development and ahead to its future during its grand opening event on Friday afternoon. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the casino in the former Macy’s anchor spot at the Nittany Mall came two weeks after it began welcoming guests and nearly seven years since…