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Penn State Names New Fundraising Chief, Creates External Affairs Division
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Penn State on Thursday named a new fundraising and alumni relations executive, and announced the creation of a new Division of External Affairs to be overseen by President Neeli Bendapudi’s […]
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Majority Ownership of Happy Valley Casino Changes Hands
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The Happy Valley Casino has reached what one representative called a “significant milestone” ahead of its anticipated opening this spring. New York-based Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC has become majority owner […]
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Section of West Branch Road Closed After Crash
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Part of West Branch Road near State College is closed for an extended period on Friday following a vehicle crash, according to borough police. The road is expected to be […]
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Centre County Historical Society to Honor Preservation and Advocacy Efforts
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The Centre County Historical Society will honor local historic preservation and advocacy projects at its 37th annual awards ceremony this month. The John H. Ziegler Historic Preservation Awards will be […]
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Planning to Move State College Area Store to New Building in the Colonnade
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Dick’s Sporting Goods is planning to relocate its State College area store to a new, larger building nearby in the same Patton Township plaza, according to the agenda for the […]
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Persian Restaurant to Open in Former Kimchi Location
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A new Persian restaurant is coming to the former location of a recently closed Korean eatery in Ferguson Township. Fire & Fig Grill is getting ready to open at 1100 […]
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Centre LGBT+, Local Congregations Partnering for Art Exhibition
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Centre LGBT+ and several area faith communities are partnering for a new art exhibition called “Rainbow Creation” and are inviting local artists to submit their work exploring and celebrating LGBT+ […]
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Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership Names Josiah Jones Executive Director
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The Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership has named Josiah Jones as its new executive director, the Philipsburg-based nonprofit organization announced this week. A native of the Moshannon Valley area, Jones […]
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As Plans for Property Redevelopment Advance, What’s Next for Addison Court Residents?
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Representatives for the developer of a proposed mixed-use building that would replace a State College apartment complex for low-income seniors commented publicly for the first time Wednesday on the timeline […]
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College Township Gets $500K Grant for Traffic Signal Upgrades at Penn State Campus Intersection
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College Township will receive $503,700 in state funds to upgrade the traffic signal equipment at a busy intersection on the eastern end of Penn State’s University Park campus. The grant […]