Community
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Growing Wisely: How the Centre County Farmland Trust Helps Protect Open Spaces and Preserve Local Agriculture
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The Centre County Farmland Trust explains how conservation easements, zoning and community involvement can shape smarter growth.
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12 Named to Centre County Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Class
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A dozen local athletes, coaches and contributors who left an enduring mark on their communities have been named to the Centre County Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Each of the newest members will be honored during the Hall of Fame Day celebration on Oct. 18 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.…
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Happy Valley Film Commission Supports Growing Number of Productions in Centre County
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Centre County is growing as a film destination, and on Tuesday the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau officially launched an initiative designed to attract and support productions in the area. The official launch of the Happy Valley Film Commission took place on the site of an active film project in Centre County. “At the Happy Valley…
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2026 Centre County Grange Fair Set to Get Underway
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This article originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette’s Official Grange Fair Guide. CENTRE HALL — Summer’s grand finale is here. For more than 150 years, families have pitched their tents, parked their campers and gathered at Grange Park to celebrate one of Centre County’s most cherished traditions. From livestock competitions and homemade exhibits to…
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Nonprofit Organization’s ‘Bunks Across America’ Event in State College to Build Beds for Local Children in Need
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Nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace will bring volunteers together at Lowe’s Home Improvement in State College next month to build 50 beds for children in Centre, Clinton and Lycoming counties who do not have a proper place to sleep. The local chapter of the nonprofit will host its annual Bunks Across America event beginning…
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Way Fruit Farm Closing Downtown State College Market
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A Centre County farm is closing its downtown State College market, citing the cost of rent as the reason. Way Fruit Farm’s Downtown Market & Cafe, 252 E. Calder Way, will shut its doors on Saturday after four years in business. “Our lease is up & negotiations to secure a reasonable price have failed us,”…
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Berkey Creamery to Launch New Ice Cream Flavor Celebrating Penn State’s 1 Millionth Degree
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A new ice cream flavor is coming to Penn State’s Berkey Creamery to celebrate the university awarding its 1 millionth degree. “One Million Scholar’s Chip” will be available starting Monday, Aug. 24, the first day of Penn State’s 2026-2027 fall semester and will remain on sale through the end of the calendar year. The new…
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Philipsburg Tattoo Artists Make Their Mark at State Expo
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Philipsburg-based tattoo shop Rock & Ruthless Tattoo Parlor recently turned a weekend of unexpected pre-show setbacks into a major success at the 5th Annual Keystone State Tattoo Expo in Altoona.
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League of Women Voters, AAUW to Host Voter Education Expo at Nittany Mall
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Centre County voters can learn about the voting process, local government and community programs at a free voter education expo coming to the Nittany Mall in September. The League of Women Voters of Centre County and the State College branch of the American Association of University Women will host the “Why Should I Vote? Voter…
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Night at the Races Fundraiser Fuels Bob Perks Fund’s Mission
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A night of cheering for horses, friendly wagers, oversized derby hats and laughter will soon help write another chapter in a 20-year mission of supporting local cancer patients.