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Rediscover State College’s ‘Townie Takeover’ Returns for 2nd Year at Champs Downtown
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Townie Takeover, a locals-first celebration to kick off summer in State College, will return for its second year on Friday, May 15. Free to attend and open to all ages, […]
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Frank: You Think You’re Frazzled? Listen to These Kids
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As I’ve gone from being the same age as my students’ parents to being the same age as their grandparents, I’ve increasingly felt like undergrads and I live on different […]
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Centre County Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child
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A Centre County man was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexually abusing a child on at least three occasions. Joshua S. McCloskey, 24, of Howard, was charged after the child […]
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Rally House Acquires Downtown State College Penn State Apparel Store
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A national retailer of professional and college sports apparel is taking over as the new operator of a Penn State clothing and memorabilia shop in downtown State College. Rally House […]
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Man Arrested for Making ‘Politically Violent’ Threats to Pa. Lawmakers Online, State Police Say
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At least two of the lawmakers named as victims in the case said they only found out about the threats on Tuesday.
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Woman Found Unresponsive in Happy Valley Casino Parking Lot Died of Natural Causes, Police Say
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A 78-year-old woman who was found unresponsive in the Happy Valley Casino parking lot early Thursday morning died of natural causes, State College police said on Tuesday. Police and Centre […]
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Happy Valley Improv Hosts 5th Annual XL Improv Festival
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For the fifth year in a row, the XL Improv Festival is coming to State College, and bringing with it comedy performers and fans alike from all over the country. […]
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Penn State Grad Student Undertaking ‘Arctic Circle to Africa’ Triathlon to Honor Fiancée’s Memory
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A Penn State graduate student is getting ready to embark on a 3,500-mile endurance journey to raise funds for two charities and to honor the memory of his fiancée, a fellow Ph.D. student who died in 2023 when she was struck by a speeding driver in State College.
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Boalsburg Rock Climbing Gym to Close
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An indoor rock climbing gym in Boalsburg is closing after more than five years in business. Climb Nittany plans to permanently shutter on May 31, according to a statement published […]
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Penn State Hockey Star Gavin McKenna’s Mother Charged With Furnishing Alcohol to Minors on Night of Altercation
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The mother of Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna is facing charges for allegedly providing alcohol to minors less than two hours before her son is accused of breaking a […]