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Lane Closures Scheduled on South Atherton Street for Work on Calder Way Project
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Drivers will encounter lane closures and traffic pattern changes on part of South Atherton Street in State College while a contractor installs sewer lines as part of the borough’s Calder Way project. On Tuesday, June 2, South Atherton Street northbound will be reduced to one lane from Highland Alley to West Beaver Avenue. The two…
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Early-Morning Fire Damages Vacant Home in College Township
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Crews from three fire companies were impeded by “hoarding conditions” as they battled a blaze that damaged a vacant home in College Township early Monday morning, according to Alpha Fire Company. Alpha responded just before 5 a.m. to the 300 block of Matilda Avenue and found smoke coming from inside the residence, the company wrote…
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Women’s Clothing Boutique to Close State College Storefront, Continue Online Business
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A women’s clothing and accessories boutique will close its State College storefront as it shifts its focus, for now, to online and event sales. By A Thread will vacate its space 1341 S. Atherton St. by July 1, owner Emily Boone wrote in a social media post on Sunday. “The uncertainty of committing to another…
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7 Brew Planning Second State College Area Location
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A drive-thru coffee shop chain is eyeing space on the Nittany Mall property for its second State College area location. 7 Brew intends to open a store in what is currently a parking lot adjacent to the McDonald’s property and across the private drive from the Happy Valley Casino, according to a sketch plan submitted…
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A Gap in Pennsylvania Law Has Put Fire Companies and County Treasurers at Odds Over Online Raffles. They’re Asking Lawmakers for an Update
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Pennsylvania’s law for small games of chance doesn’t cover online raffles. But by hosting these fundraisers, some county officials say fire companies are violating the law.
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Morning Rituals: The Heart and Soul of Morning Glory Bagels & Coffee
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Born from a desire to turn the first meal of the day into a moment of connection and care, Morning Glory has quickly become a reason to venture to Pleasant Gap.
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Centre PACT Teens Award Over $14,600 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Supporting Youth
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Centre Foundation’s hands-on philanthropy program for Centre County high school students awarded grants totaling $14,621 to eight local nonprofit organizations supporting youth for 2026. Throughout the school year, Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions Created by Teens) student members identify pressing issues impacting their peers, solicit and evaluate nonprofit proposals, and ultimately award grants to programs that will…
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‘It’s Going to Bring a Lot of Joy to People Here.’ Long-Planned Skatepark Opens in State College
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Updated 8:43 a.m. May 30, 2026. State College celebrated the grand opening of its long-awaited public skatepark on Friday, marking the culmination of more than a decade of efforts and the fulfillment of a dream for many in the community. High Point Action Sports Park, 855 W. Whitehall Rd., is a 20,000-square-foot, wheelchair accessible facility…
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State College to Welcome Mayor of Ukrainian Sister City
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The mayor of State College’s sister city in Ukraine will visit the borough on Monday to meet with local residents and officials. Community members can meet Oleksandr Kodola, mayor of Nizhyn, from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. in council chambers at the State College Municipal Building, ahead of Borough Council’s 7 p.m. meeting. It will be…
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New Nittany Mall Restaurant to Offer Sushi and More
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A new restaurant offering sushi, Japanese curry, bánh mì, poke bowls, boba tea and more is set to open in the Nittany Mall. Sushi Yume will hold a grand opening beginning Monday, June 1, in its walk-up space at the southwestern end of the mall near the Happy Valley Casino, according to its website and…