Business
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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…
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Chipotle Set to Open First Bellefonte Area Location
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Chipotle is ready to open its first Bellefonte area location and fourth in Centre County. The Mexican-American restaurant chain’s store at 2673 Benner Pike in Benner Township will open on Tuesday, May 12, a company spokesperson said on Thursday. Located in the Paradise Shopping Center with Giant and McDonald’s, the restaurant will be open from…
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‘Not an Easy Decision.’ Downtown State College Diner Closes
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A downtown State College diner has closed after about six months in business. Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes, 131 S. Garner St., announced it permanent closure Sunday night in a Facebook post, citing ongoing staffing challenges. “Like many businesses in the area, we have faced ongoing challenges with staffing, particularly in the downtown environment,” the…
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The Whiskey Barber Salon Opens in Downtown State College
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The new men’s salon from owner Tanya Campbell blends traditional barbershop elements with a modern experience in a western-themed setting.
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A Centre County Developer Wants to Buy and Revitalize the Nittany Mall. Here’s His Vision for It
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A State College developer has a vision to transform the Nittany Mall into modern hub of entertainment, dining and shopping. With the backing of local officials, he’s seeking state financing to help make it happen.
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Clothing Boutique Pitaya Opens in Downtown State College
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Women’s clothing boutique Pitaya will hold its grand opening Tuesday morning in downtown State College after a soft launch during Penn State’s Blue-White weekend. The store, located at 324 E. College Ave. in the former Auntie Anne’s space, will celebrate its opening at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, marking the company’s 16th location nationwide.…
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Happy Valley Casino Officially Opens Following Test Days
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Updated 4:18 p.m. April 27. Happy Valley Casino is officially open for business. The casino in the former Macy’s at the Nittany Mall opened on Monday morning following the successful completion of two state-required “test days” on Friday and Saturday, it announced on social media. Hours for the smoke-free, 21-and-older venue are 10 a.m. to…
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Pretzels for Breakfast? For Lunch? For Dessert? In Pa., the Answer Is Always Yes
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They come crispy, chewy, pillowy and snappy. Pennsylvanians dip them in cheese, fill them with peanut butter and cover them in chocolate. And a lot of these pretzels are made in the state.