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Bellefonte Rally Celebrates Election Results, Calls for Follow-Through on Campaign Promises
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What started as a planned rally to protect election results against potential challenges turned into a celebration Saturday morning, as about 18 local residents gathered outside the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte following Tuesday’s election. The gathering was one of more than 10 rallies planned across Pennsylvania, with organizers celebrating the results while calling on…
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Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Awards Honor Centre County Hospitality and Tourism Standouts
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The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau on Wednesday honored excellence in the Centre County hospitality and tourism industry. The fifth annual Happy Valley Hospitality Awards welcomed more than 300 hospitality professionals, community partners and elected officials to Brass 16823 in Bellefonte for a celebration recognizing individuals, events and attractions in seven categories. Eric Engelbarts, HVAB president…
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Proposed 2027 State College Budget Includes Real Estate Tax Increase
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State College Borough is poised to raise its property tax for a third consecutive year. The borough’s proposed 2027 budget includes a three-mill tax increase, a 12% hike that would bring State College’s total millage to 27.88 mills. The tax increase, which is one mill more than that implemented for 2026, is part of a…
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Korean Noodle Bar Closes in Downtown State College
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A downtown State College restaurant specializing in customizable Korean noodle dishes has closed after about two years in business. Ramyun Studio, 208 E. Calder Way, permanently closed this week, according to a sign posted in the business’ window. “We sincerely thank everyone who visited us and supported us throughout our journey,” the sign reads. “Your…
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Penn State School of Music to Host Two Family-Friendly Performances in November
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Children and families will have two opportunities to experience live music and theater at Penn State this month through a free opera and an interactive concert inspired by Pennsylvania folklore. The university’s School of Music will present “Dragon’s Breath” at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Recital Hall in the Music Building on the…
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Scouting for Food Drive to Collect Donations for State College Food Bank
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Local residents can help stock the State College Food Bank’s shelves Saturday, Nov. 7, by leaving a bag of nonperishable, unexpired food outside for Scouts to collect.
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This Weekend in State College: No Home Penn State Football Game but Plenty to Do
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The Centre Film Festival wraps up its week downtown, Steve Earle plays the State Theatre on Saturday night and Penn State’s Model Railroad Club opens its doors all weekend. In between, you’ll find a ski swap, a Veterans Day Concert and much more. All listings come from the StateCollege.com community calendar; times and prices can change,…
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3 State College School District Buildings Put Under Shelter-in-Place After Swatting Call; Police Say Threat Not Credible
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Three State College Area School District buildings were ordered to shelter-in-place on Friday morning after a threatening phone call that police determined was not credible. Borough police believe the call to Mount Nittany Elementary School was a “swatting” incident, a hoax intended to elicit a large scale law enforcement response including a SWAT team, SCASD…
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Playoffs Begin for Centre County High School Football Teams
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It’s playoff time, and all five of the Centre County high school teams qualified for the 2026 District 6 tournament.
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Penn State Professor Revisits Hero of Entebbe Raid in New Documentary ‘To Kill a Nazi’
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Imagine setting out to track down the Nazi who executed your father, only to find yourself and your 12-year-old child held hostage by terrorists. That harrowing story is at the center of “To Kill a Nazi,” a critically acclaimed documentary written, directed, and produced by Penn State professor Boaz Dvir. The film, which is narrated…