Local News
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‘We Celebrate Loudly and Beautifully.’ Thousands Gather for State College Pride
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Thousands of people lined downtown streets and packed Sidney Friedman Park on Saturday for State College Pride, a daylong celebration that combined festivity, advocacy and community solidarity at a time when many LGBTQ+ advocates say rights and protections remain under pressure nationwide. The annual event, organized by Centre LGBT+, featured a parade through downtown State…
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Coroner’s Office Identifies Woman Killed in State College Crash
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The Centre County Coroner’s Office on Friday released the identity of a woman who died in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning in State College. Raina A. Kassoway, 48, of Boalsburg, was killed in the rollover crash near the intersection of South Allen Street and Westerly Parkway. Kassoway died of blunt force trauma to the head…
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‘It’s Special to People’s Hearts.’ Jim Brown Reflects on More Than 20 Years of Helping Shape Penn State’s Berkey Creamery
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For generations of Penn Staters, certain traditions define a trip to Happy Valley. There’s the walk through campus on football Saturdays. The photos at the Lion Shrine. The return to favorite classrooms and familiar landmarks. And somewhere along the way, for most Penn Staters, there’s a stop at Berkey Creamery. For Jim Brown, helping preserve…
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State College Woman Crowned Ms. Pennsylvania Senior America
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A State College woman has been crowned Ms. Pennsylvania Senior America. Tammy Miller won the recognition on Sunday in Harrisburg at what is dubbed “the world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the ‘Age of Elegance.’” She will represent the commonwealth at the Ms. Senior America pageant…
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Local Philatelist Touts More Than 70 Years of Stamp Collecting
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For more than 70 years, Gerald Robbins has been collecting stamps. Beginning the hobby at only 8 years old, the local philatelist is now president of the local Mount Nittany Philatelic Society and a life member of both the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library.
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Outdoor Summer Concerts Return to St. Mark Lutheran Church
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St. Mark Lutheran Church’s Summer Outdoor Concert series returns with monthly performances featuring music from local and regional musicians playing under the pavilion at the congregation, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard. On Friday, June 26, singer-songwriter Mike Weyrauch returns for a second consecutive year. Weyrauch plays popular music as well as praise music and has performed…
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State College Council Mulls Parking Ordinance Changes, Pilot Programs
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State College Borough Council on Monday discussed several potential changes addressing parking violations, a continuing pilot program for meter downtown parking and a new pilot for special event rate parking in neighborhoods. The measures are expected to be up for a vote at council’s June 15 meeting. Council also continued its review of a pilot…
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Parade and Festival Set for State College Pride 2026
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A parade and festival on Saturday will highlight State College Pride’s ever-growing annual celebration of community and inclusion. Hosted by Centre LGBT+, the sixth annual event will kick off at 10 a.m. with the parade starting near State College Area High School on Westerly Parkway for vehicles and South Allen Street and East Foster Avenue…
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World Cup Watch Party to Be Held at East End Social
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The U.S. Men’s National Team will begin World Cup play on Friday night, and community members can celebrate the occasion with a free outdoor watch party in State College. Centre Soccer Association, with support from Centre Region Parks & Rec, is sponsoring the family-friendly event at East End Social, the Downtown State College Improvement District’s…
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SCASD to Host Support Staff Job Fair
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The State College Area School District will hold a Support Staff Job Fair as it looks to fill numerous positions for the 2026-27 school year. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m on Wednesday, June 17, at the Panorama Village Administrative Center, 240 Villa Crest Drive. All community members with a…