Community
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American Burrito to Open Downtown State College Restaurant
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A broken down car can be frustrating for anyone, even knowing that roadside assistance is on the way and having a cell phone handy to keep busy while waiting. For […]
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Happiness Is Fleeting. Joy Is Lasting
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“Rejoice in the Lord always; and again, I say, ‘Rejoice!’”- Philippians 4:4 (NIV) I can’t remember when I first heard the saying, “Happiness is fleeting. Joy is lasting.” I don’t […]
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Pop-Up Pantry Brings Food, Clothing and Compassion to State College
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The pop-up pantry is held periodically outside Housing Transitions, offering free food, clothing and other basics — no questions asked.
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Kish for the Cure Campaign Raises Record Total for Local Cancer-Fighting Nonprofits
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The 2025 Kish for the Cure campaign raised a record-breaking grand total of more than $103,000 to support three cancer-fighting nonprofit organizations in central Pennsylvania, Kish Bank announced on Thursday. […]
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CentrePeace Dispels Rumors About Organization’s Future Amid Impending Rockview Prison Closure
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With Rockview state prison closing in March, CentrePeace Executive Director Barbara Squires has heard the rumors that the future of her organization and its work is in doubt. She wants […]
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Shaver’s Creek Maple Harvest Festival Tickets Set to Go on Sale
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PETERSBURG — It may still be winter, but the Sugar Shack at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center is ready to warm up again as the center prepares for the 2026 Maple […]
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State College YMCA AquaLions Win CenKey Swim League Championship
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The State College Area YMCA AquaLions captured the CenKey Swim League title after the 2026 championship competition on Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by the State College Y, the championships welcomed […]
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New Centre County Nonprofit Aims to Meet Growing Demand for Youth Robotics and STEM Education
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A new nonprofit organization is working to meet the growing demand for youth robotics and other science, technology, engineering and math extracurricular programs in Centre County. CentreSTEM plans to build […]
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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest Returns for 3rd Year in New Location
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A craft beverage festival is returning to the State College area for its third year with a new location and an expanded variety of offerings. The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest […]
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Centre of Adventure: Meet Me at the Beer Tap
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The Beer Tap, found up on the Tussey Mountain Ridge at a junction between trails, is exactly what it sounds like: a beer tap perched on a large stump in the woods. (Don’t get too excited, though. The lines are dry.)