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CATA Adds Free Wi-Fi to All Transit Vehicles
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It’s now easier to stay connected while riding on public transit in the Centre Region. The Centre Area Transportation Authority has added free onboard Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, including fixed-route buses and CATA Go and CATA Ride vehicles. “People rely on CATA every day to get to work, school, appointments and everywhere else they…
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Another 7 Brew Location in the Works for State College Area
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A drive-thru coffee shop chain has more plans for expansion in the Centre Region. 7 Brew has submitted a preliminary land development plan for a store at 1272 N. Atherton St. in Ferguson Township, a property that was last home to Mario’s Italian Restaurant. The existing building on site, which has been vacant since Mario’s…
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Inside/Outside State College: Creating a Vibrant Downtown
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The Downtown State College Improvement District and I have one big thing in common: We’re both committed to improving downtown State College. The fact that an organization like DID exists tells you one thing—as great as our town is, it still needs ongoing attention to make it better.
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General Manager Departs Less Than 2 Months After Happy Valley Casino’s Opening
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A top executive who helped shepherd the development of the Happy Valley Casino and led its operations has departed his position less than two months after the College Township venue’s opening. Eric Pearson is no longer general manager of the category 4 casino casino located at the Nittany Mall in what majority owner Saratoga Casino…
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One Exit to Reopen, Lane Closures to Shift as Road Work on U.S. Route 322 and I-99 Enters Phase 2
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Lane closures will shift and an exit that’s been closed since March will reopen as a road reconstruction project on two Centre County highways moves to its second phase. The right lane of U.S. Route 322 westbound and the Innovation Park/Penn State University exit for westbound traffic in College Township will reopen on June 30,…
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Duck Donuts Closes in State College After 8 Years in Business
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A downtown State College donut shop has abruptly closed after eight years in business. Duck Donuts’ location at 125 S. Fraser St. shut its doors on Sunday, according to a post on the Facebook page for the State College shop, which is now listed as “permanently closed.” “After many wonderful years serving the State College…
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It Takes a Village: Foundation to Celebrate Ownership of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village
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The Roland Curtin Foundation officially acquired ownership of one the state’s most significant iron plantation in recent months, and the first public celebration will be held this weekend.
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PSFCU Boosts YMCA of Centre County Anti-Hunger Program With $20K Donation
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The YMCA of Centre County received a $20,000 donation to support one of its key anti-hunger programs. Penn State Federal Credit Union recently donated the funds to the YMCA’s Backpack Program, which serves children and families struggling with food insecurity in eight Central Pennsylvania school districts. “At Penn State Federal Credit Union, community support is central…
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Alpha Fire Company Conducts Controlled Burn for Training Exercise in Ferguson Township
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Alpha Fire Company personnel got a rare opportunity for hands-on training in realistic conditions on Sunday. In coordination with the Centre Region Fire Protection Program, the fire company conducted an “acquired structure burn” as part of an exercise on Shingletown Road in Ferguson Township. An acquired structure burn is a live fire training exercise using…
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State College Celebrates Juneteenth Through ‘Roots, Rhythm And Resilience’
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Community members gathered in downtown State College on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth with live music, performances, local vendors and community programming centered on this year’s theme of “Roots, Rhythm and Resilience.” The event marked the borough’s seventh Juneteenth celebration. Hosted by the Borough of State College, alongside the Penn State Center for Performing Arts and…