Community
-
PSFCU Boosts YMCA of Centre County Anti-Hunger Program With $20K Donation
—
by
The YMCA of Centre County received a $20,000 donation to support one of its key anti-hunger programs. Penn State Federal Credit Union recently donated the funds to the YMCA’s Backpack Program, which serves children and families struggling with food insecurity in eight Central Pennsylvania school districts. “At Penn State Federal Credit Union, community support is central…
-
State College Celebrates Juneteenth Through ‘Roots, Rhythm And Resilience’
—
by
Community members gathered in downtown State College on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth with live music, performances, local vendors and community programming centered on this year’s theme of “Roots, Rhythm and Resilience.” The event marked the borough’s seventh Juneteenth celebration. Hosted by the Borough of State College, alongside the Penn State Center for Performing Arts and…
-
Survivor Class Keeps Local Memories Alive at Bellefonte Cruise
—
by
Near the Brockerhoff House, usually parked together beneath handmade signage, sits one of the most heartfelt traditions of the Bellefonte Cruise: the Survivor Class of local cars that cruised through town decades ago.
-
Remembering Jack Houser at the Bellefonte Cruise
—
by
Long before the chrome gleamed under streetlights and engines rumbled through downtown, the Bellefonte Cruise began as a simple idea. It was a brainstorm from a man who loved cars and community in equal measure.
-
Block Party and Art Exhibition Set for State College’s 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
—
by
State College will celebrate Juneteenth this weekend with a downtown block party and art exhibition honoring Black history, culture and community. The seventh annual State College Juneteenth celebration will take place Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, with the theme “Freedom, Justice, Equality: An Intergenerational Perspective.” Events begin Friday with the opening reception for…
-
Mya’s Potroast Brings Authentic Jamaican Cuisine to State College
—
by
State College has been home to a variety of different global flavors. There is no shortage of possibilities if you are craving Mexican, Italian or Indian delicacies, to name a few. However, a niche that had yet to be carved out is the island flavor of Jamaica, and Mya’s Potroast Jamaican Cuisine is here to…
-
Three Penn State Wrestling Dads Offer Father’s Day Inspiration
—
by
Wrestling aficionados across America keep searching for the key to Penn State’s dominance. It’s a topic discussed so often that even the once-clever term of “secret sauce” is getting old. Yet the question remains. How have the local mat men managed to win 86 consecutive dual meet victories and capture five straight NCAA titles? And…
-
Marc Warren Rides Again for Jana Marie Foundation
—
by
On July 14, Marc Warren will once again climb onto his bicycle before dawn and begin a 150-mile journey from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland to raise money for the Jana Marie Foundation.
-
See Highlights From the Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley
—
by
Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley marked its fourth year on Sunday, serving as a Pro Series event and the North American Championships for the first time. More than 1,700 athletes from 44 states and 43 countries, ranging in age from 18 to 80, took part in the half-Ironman, including dozens of professional competitors seeking critical…
-
North American Champions Crowned at Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley
—
by
Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley returned for its fourth year on a cloudy and mostly comfortable Sunday, and for the first time the event served as both a Pro Series stop and the North American Championships . Trevor Foley, of Florida, took the men’s title with a time of 3:42:25, while Paula Findlay, of Canada,…