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5-Day Closure Planned on Jacksonville Road for Work on High-Speed Interchange Project
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Part of Jacksonville Road will be closed for five days as work continues on the high-speed interchange project connecting Interstates 80 and 99 near Bellefonte, according to PennDOT. The road will be closed between the on-off ramps for I-80 eastbound and I-80 westbound starting Monday, June 1, for crews to complete drainage work. During the…
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Local Historia: The Central PA Legend Who Taught America to Sing
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This column originally appeared in the May 2026 issue of Town&Gown magazine. Fred Waring’s journey from Central Pennsylvania to radio, television, and American culture In the era of snap orchestras, swing, and the Big Band, one personality rose from the industrial heart of Pennsylvania to captivate audiences across the country and “taught America how to…
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Local Newsrooms File Lawsuit Seeking to End Penn State Board of Trustees ‘Gag Policy’
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The federal lawsuit filed by three local news outlets, including StateCollege.com, argues that speech restrictions imposed on members of Penn State’s Board of Trustees over the last two years are unconstitutional and should be struck down.
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State College Area Roller Derby to Host Pride-Themed Bout Benefiting Centre LGBT+
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State College Area Roller Derby will host a Pride-themed home team game at C3 Sports on Saturday, when the Happy Valley Hellbenders will take on the Nittany Nightmares in a matchup that blends competition with community support.
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Block Party to Kick Off East End Social Pocket Park in Downtown State College
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A ribbon-cutting and block party will celebrate the grand opening of East End Social, a new seasonal pocket park on Hiester Street in downtown State College. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Thursday with remarks from project organizers the Downtown State College Improvement District and Comet Properties followed by the ribbon-cutting. The block party will…
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Judge Denies Subu Vedam’s Release From ICE Custody While Feds Appeals Immigration Ruling
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A State College man who was detained on a deportation order upon his release after four decades in prison for a now-overturned murder conviction will remain in custody while the federal government appeals an immigration judge’s ruling that he can remain in the United States. U.S. District Judge William Stickman said on Tuesday that he…
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Bridge Project to Cause Traffic Disruptions, Road Closures Near State College
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Road work on East College Avenue (Route 26) in College Township will result in lane closures and detours for about five months, according to PennDOT. Reconstruction of a bridge spanning Spring Creek at the Pike Street/Houserville Road intersection will begin on Monday, June 1. The project will affect access to and from Pike Street and…
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games Set for 56th Year; Volunteers Needed
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania will celebrate its 56th annual Summer Games June 4-6 as more than 2,000 athletes and coaches visit the Penn State campus for the organization’s largest annual statewide event. Support from approximately 1,000 volunteers helps it all run smoothly, and opportunities for community members and groups to help out are still available. “We…
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State College Regional Airport Adding Nonstop Service to Charlotte
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Updated 4:52 p.m. May 26, 2026. State College Regional Airport will offer regular service to another major hub starting this fall. American Airlines will operate two roundtrip flights daily to Charlotte Douglas International Airport beginning Oct. 5, according to a release from the State College Air Service Alliance on Tuesday. Departure flights are planned for…
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Frogfest Offers a Day of Exploration and Fun
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The Penns Valley Conservation Association once again will welcome the community to celebrate the wonders of the natural world at Frogfest, an annual tradition that brings together families, educators and nature enthusiasts for a free afternoon of exploration, learning and fun. The lively, hands-on outdoor festival is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May…