Local News
-
Owner of Failed Restaurant Ventures in State College High-Rise Sued for $1.1M in Unpaid Rent
—
by
The company behind two planned restaurants that never opened in a downtown State College high-rise is facing a lawsuit seeking more than $1.16 million in unpaid rent and other costs. PSU Bagel Restaurant LLC planned to open Figo Italian Restaurant and Bagels & Co. on the ground floor of The Standard, 330 W. College Ave.…
-
Penn State Liberal Arts Building Reopens Following Damage From ‘Structural Issue’
—
by
A Penn State building has reopened after being closed for seven months because of what the university termed a “localized structural issue.” The Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building, 137 Fischer Road, received a final re-occupancy permit from Department of Labor and Industry in June, university spokesperson Wyatt DuBois wrote in an email to StateCollege.com on…
-
College Township Road to Be Closed 3 Days for Pipe Replacement
in Local News—
by
Part of a road in College Township will be closed for about three days for completion of a pipe replacement project, according to PennDOT. West Branch Road will be closed between Woodside Drive and Route 45 starting Monday, Aug. 3. Traffic will be directed to use Woodside Drive to Route 45 during the closure of…
-
Inside/Outside State College: Excellent Restaurants Outside of Downtown
—
by
In this column, I’ve expressed chagrin about the lack of higher-end restaurants in a downtown as dynamic as State College. While that’s true, there is good news outside of downtown.
-
Citizens’ Police Academy Gives Residents Firsthand Look at Policing
—
by
The free program, led by local law enforcement agencies throughout Centre County, gives participants the opportunity to learn about police work through classroom instruction, demonstrations and behind-the-scenes experiences.
-
Annual Ice Cream Fest Returns to Downtown State College
—
by
Dozens of frozen treats, family activities and a fundraiser for local nonprofits will return to State College this weekend as the State College Downtown Rotary Club hosts its 11th annual Ice Cream Fest. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, on the 200 and 300 blocks of South Allen…
-
State College Area Church Damaged in 2024 Fire to Celebrate Reopening
—
by
A State College area church is ready to open its doors once again after rebuilding from a devastating fire believed to be arson nearly two years ago. Woodycrest United Methodist Church, 219 W. Clearview Ave., will celebrate the grand reopening and dedication of its restored building on Sunday, Aug. 2, with a 10 a.m. worship…
-
Joined by Labor Leaders and Rep. Ro Khanna, Mount Nittany Workers Criticize Loss of Health Benefits During Strike
—
by
Mount Nittany Medical Center workers gathered with labor leaders, community supporters and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna on Wednesday afternoon for a labor tailgate at the hospital’s picket line, marking the third day of a planned five-day strike. A major point of contention during the strike, according to employees represented by SEIU Health Care PA, has…
-
New State College Area Store to Offer All Things Lego
—
by
Lego enthusiasts will soon have a new State College area store where they can build their collections. Bricks & Minifigs Happy Valley, 317 Benner Pike in the Benner Pikes Shops plaza, will hold a grand opening from noon to 7 p.m. on Aug. 15. The local franchise owned by State College native Zachary Barlow will…
-
Centre Region COG Approves Growth Boundary Expansion for Penn State ARL Campus at Innovation Park
—
by
The Centre Region Council of Government General Forum on Monday approved a measure that will allow Penn State to pursue long-term plans for a unified campus for its Applied Research Lab at Innovation Park. COG’s six member municipalities voted in favor of the university’s Development of Regional Impact application and a 50-acre expansion of the…