Community
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3 Decades on the Job: Centre County Coroner Reflects on Change, Challenges and Commitment to Families
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While the all-hours, on-call nature of the job isn’t easy, Scott Sayers says helping grieving families “through the worst time in their lives” keeps him going.
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Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra Names Brooke Greybush Executive Director
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STATE COLLEGE — The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra has appointed of Brooke Greybush as its new executive director. A familiar face in Central Pennsylvania’s arts community, Greybush brings more than 20 years of experience in arts administration, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, marketing and community engagement. Most recently, she served as interim executive director of The Music Academy…
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What to Know About Fourth of July Celebrations Around Centre County
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As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, communities around Centre County will mark Independence Day this week with parades, festivals, fireworks and more. Here’s a look at some of the Fourth of July celebrations in store this week throughout the area JULY 2 Palmer Museum of Art Inspired by the opening of the new…
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Palmer Museum of Art Celebrates America’s 250th With New Exhibition and Community Events
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The Palmer Museum of Art is marking the United States’ 250th anniversary with its first open-call juried exhibition, highlighting work by 50 artists from Penn State and Central Pennsylvania. “Dreaming American Futures: Invitational 250” is now open and will remain on view through Nov. 29. The exhibition features 59 contemporary works selected from nearly 300…
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Keeping the Oompah Alive: State College Little German Band Marks More Than 60 Years of Music, Tradition and Community
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The State College Little German Band, the oldest continually performing community band in Centre County, is composed of 35 local musicians, music educators and retirees playing a wide variety of Bavarian-style music, including marches, waltzes and polkas.
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Second Phase of New Rothrock State Forest Trail Opens
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State and local officials this week celebrated the opening of the second phase of the new Musser Gap Trail in Rothrock State Forest. The new 11-mile natural surface, single-track shared-use trail connects Hubler Gap in the State College area to Whipple Dam State Park in Huntingdon County. It’s part of 50 miles of sustainable new…
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Fender Benders, Wreckers Collide in SCAR Derby Mixer Bout
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Expect a little chaos when State College Area Roller Derby returns to the track this weekend.
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‘Champions in Life’ Aims to Strengthen Teens Before Crisis Strikes
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Henry and Elaine Brzycki, who have spent decades working with teens and families, transformed a long-running mental health curriculum into a new book with the goal of helping young people build resilience before a crisis occurs.
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‘An Archive of This Town.’ Corner Room to Celebrate 100 Years With Allen Street Block Party Honoring Community Traditions
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For generations of Penn Staters and State College residents, The Corner Room has been the setting for first dates, family dinners, postgame meals and milestone celebrations. Now, one of downtown’s most recognizable landmarks is preparing to celebrate a milestone of its own. The Corner Room will mark its 100th anniversary with Corner Fest, a free…
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Nominations Open for 2026 Centre County Business Awards
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Nominations are now open for the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County’s 2026 Centre County Business Awards, and community members are invited to participate. The awards annually recognize individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations whose work strengthens the local economy and enhances the quality of life across the region. “The Centre County Business Awards…