Community
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Boalsburg Renaissance Faire Returns to Boal Mansion With Reennactors, Live Entertainment
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A day of historical demonstrations, live entertainment and hands-on activities will return to Boalsburg in October as the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum hosts its annual Renaissance Faire. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Boal Estate at 163 Boal Estate Drive.…
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Rain or Shine, Goat Yoga Brings Joy to Nittany Meadow Farm
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Holding a yoga pose is already difficult. Now try it with a goat climbing onto your back. Then add rain.
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Women’s Clothing Boutique Opens New Location in Downtown State College
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A locally owned women’s clothing and accessories boutique is now open at its new location in downtown State College. By A Thread opened its new store at 210 S. Allen St. on Thursday, less than three months after closing its previous location at 1341 S. Atherton St. “We’re really excited to be in downtown and…
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State College Soccer Celebrates 50th Anniversary of State Title Win
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Players and coaches from State College’s first state champion soccer team gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of that magical 1976 season.
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Nittany Valley Symphony to Launch 2026-27 Season With ‘Dreams of the Forest’
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The Nittany Valley Symphony will present its 2026–27 season opener, “Dreams of the Forest” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Bellefonte Area High School. Tickets are $33.85 including fees for adults, and $7.18 including fees for students and youth. Tickets may be purchased by going to nvs.org/upcoming-events or by visiting the will call table…
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Classrooms Can Help Name Discovery Space’s New Baby Bamboo Shark
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Discovery Space in State College is inviting K–12 classrooms across Pennsylvania to help name the newest resident of its Marine Life Center: a juvenile whitespotted bamboo shark. The community-wide naming contest will give students the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of Discovery Space’s Marine Life Center. The bamboo shark is expected to arrive…
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21 Community Projects in Centre County Awarded More Than $3.2M in State Grants
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Updated 10:43 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. More than 20 community projects in Centre County — ranging from a Centre County PAWS facility expansion to electric vehicle charging hubs to a rural wastewater treatment system — will receive a combined $3.22 million in state grants, local lawmakers announced on Tuesday. The funding comes from the Statewide…
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Bellefonte Wine and Spirits Walk Back for Another Round
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The second annual event will also include guided ghost tours from Local Historia.
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2026 Impact Awards to Honor Former Penn State Athletes, LION Mobile Clinic
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Former Penn State student-athletes who are contributing to their communities as alumni will be honored at the Impact Honors 2026 celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at The State Theatre in State College. Former Nittany Lion football player Deryck Toles, two former members of the Penn State women’s volleyball team who lead the Team Ream Foundation…
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Climb Nittany to Reopen Under New Local Ownership After Whirlwind Community Effort
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Less than five months after closing, a Boalsburg climbing gym will reopen under a new local ownership group, thanks to the swift efforts of determined community members. Climb Nittany, 328 Discovery Drive, will reopen to the public on Oct. 11, and a grand opening party will be held on Oct. 18. Keystone Members — limited…