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State College Area Bubble Tea Shop Closing
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A State College area shop specializing in boba tea, coffee and a variety of specialty drinks is shutting its doors after a little more than three years in business. TeaFé, located at 1633 N. Atherton St. near Walmart in the North Atherton Place shopping center, is closing at the end of November, according to a…
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Big Dean’s Hot Chicken to Close in Downtown State College as Owners Plan ‘New Concept’
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Downtown State College soon will have one fewer place for chicken tenders. Big Dean’s Hot Chicken, 208 W. College Ave., will close on Nov. 25 after five years in business, according to signs inside the restaurant thanking customers for their patronage. The signs encouraged customers to “visit Dean’s staff down the street at Snap Custom…
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Citizens Bank to Close Downtown State College Branch in Early 2027
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A national bank’s downtown State College branch is set to close its doors in 2027. Citizens Bank’s location at 214 E. College Ave. will officially close on Feb. 10, according to a letter recently sent to customers. Erica Weinschenk, vice president of communications for the bank, said there will be no changes to its operating…
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Penn State World Campus Earns No. 1 Rankings for Veterans
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Penn State World Campus was named Pennsylvania’s top institution for veterans and service members for a third consecutive year. The recognition comes from Military Times’ 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings, released Nov. 9. World Campus also ranked No. 1 among institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region, up from third in 2025, and ranked No. 19…
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In Split Vote, Centre County Commissioners Renew $5 Fee for Local Use on Vehicle Registrations
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The additional $5 fee on vehicle registrations in Centre County used to support local road and bridge projects will continue for at least another five years. Centre County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 2-1 to approve an ordinance renewing the fee for local use for all vehicles that are not already exempt state registration.…
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Pedestrian Killed in I-80 Hit-and-Run Identified as 22-Year-Old Med Student
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A 22-year-old man killed Friday night on Interstate 80 in Centre County was a first-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh. Anirudh Nangunoori, of Bucks County, was outside his vehicle at about 9:30 p.m. near mile marker 148.8 westbound in Snow Shoe Township when when he was struck by multiple vehicles in what state…
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Berkey Creamery Adds Soft Serve Ice Cream
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Penn State’s Berkey Creamery has a new offering on the menu to satisfy your sweet tooth. The University Park campus creamery on Monday launched soft serve ice cream to go along with its traditional selection of hand-dipped varieties and milkshakes. Soft serve is available in chocolate, vanilla or chocolate-vanilla twist for $4.50 per cup. Doug…
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Penn State Fraternity Placed on Interim Suspension Following Misconduct Allegations
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A Penn State fraternity chapter was placed on interim suspension following what the university termed “allegations of serious misconduct.” The university’s Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response put Zeta Beta Tau, 429 E. Hamilton Ave., under interim suspension on Friday. A Penn State spokesperson declined to elaborate on the specific nature of the misconduct…
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One Dead After Early-Morning House Fire in Spring Township
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One person was found dead after a fire consumed a home near Bellefonte early Monday morning, according to Spring Township police. Emergency response agencies from around Centre County were dispatched at about 6:30 a.m. to 1798 Axemann Road in Spring Township for a reported blaze with entrapment. Responders found one adult, whose identity has not…
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Penn State Expecting $124M Budget Shortfall
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Penn State officials said on Monday that they are taking steps, including a series of targeted budget reductions, to address an expected shortfall of $124 million for the current fiscal year. The shortfall in the university’s $2.2 billion education and general budget, which funds core academic programs, instruction and research, is the result of what…