Community
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DEP Funds Helping FaithCentre Food Bank Fight Hunger While Reducing Waste
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More than $100,000 from a state grant program is helping FaithCentre Food Bank in Bellefonte provide more fresh food to families in need and reduce waste. Department of Environmental Protection representatives visited the 135 S. Allegheny St. food bank on Thursday to highlight how the funding from the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program has assisted…
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‘An Exciting New Beginning.’ Take a Look Inside the New Bellefonte Elementary School
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Hundreds of students, families and other community members got their first look inside the long-planned new Bellefonte Elementary School on Wednesday evening.
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Centre County Poet Named 2026 PA Humanities Window Keeper
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Abby Minor, poet and founder of local nonprofit Ridgelines Language Arts, has been named a 2026 Window Keeper by PA Humanities as part of “The Window Keeper: Civic Honors”, a statewide initiative recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help strengthen communities and sustain civic life. Inspired by a poem by Philadelphia poet laureate Yolanda Wisher, the initiative celebrates individuals who…
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Inside/Outside State College: The Vast Expansion of Outdoor Seating Downtown
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Downtown State College now has more than 45 eating and drinking locations with at least one place to sit outside on the property or immediately adjacent. That’s a fantastic development.
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Historic Caboose to Be Dedicated at Curtin Village Heritage Day Celebration
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The caboose and artifacts were donated to the collection of the Roland Curtin Foundation to expand the story of rail transportation and its crucial role in the success of the Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village.
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New Owners Acquire Jim’s Italian Cuisine in Bellefonte
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The new owners of a longtime Bellefonte restaurant say they plan to preserve the traditions that have made it a beloved part of the community for nearly 75 years. Gary and Sharon Landon will take over Jim’s Italian Cuisine, 204 E. Cherry Lane on Aug. 12. The Landons also own Happy Wraps, which has permanently…
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Ferguson Township to Unveil New Kid-Designed Playground; Volunteers Needed for Community Build
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A new playground designed with input from local children and built by community volunteers will open Saturday, Aug. 15, at Autumnwood Park in Ferguson Township, replacing aging equipment with a modern, accessible play space expected to serve thousands of children each year. Volunteers will begin constructing the playground at 8:30 a.m. at Autumnwood Park, located…
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Jana Marie Foundation to Host Inaugural ‘Shine On’ Concert, Glow Golf Fundraiser for Youth Mental Health
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Live music and glow-in-the-dark golf will take over the Penn State Golf Courses later this month as the Jana Marie Foundation hosts its first Shine On Community Concert and Night Golf Tournament to raise money for youth mental health and suicide prevention programs. The family-friendly fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, with a community…
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Centre County Cheesemaker Earns National Honors
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A Centre County cheesemaker recently earned national recognitions for one of its products and for its business leadership. Goot Essa owner John Esh was named the 2026 Western Pennsylvania Rural Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The farmstead operation in Howard also took third place in one category at…
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Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair to Fill Historic Streets
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For more than 40 years, Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair has drawn crowds into the heart of this historic Centre County borough, and will do so again this year on Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8.