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Downtown State College to Celebrate 25th Fall Fest with Free Family Activities
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Free pumpkins, children’s activities, food vendors and pop-up theater will fill the 200 block of South Allen Street on Saturday as the Downtown State College Improvement District celebrates the 25th annual Fall Fest. The family event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and activities are free and open to all ages. The…
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Mount Nittany Now Projects $15.1M Annual Loss From Cancellation of Sole Community Hospital Status
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Mount Nittany Medical Center stands to lose about $6.2 million more than initially projected from the revocation of its sole community hospital status, according to a new court filing in the hospital’s lawsuit against the federal government. Loss of the designation will cost the College Township hospital at least $15.1 million a year in Medicare…
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Mobile Home Owners Say They’re Trapped as Lot Rents Rise. This Bill Would Provide Relief
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Some community owners say the proposal would cap revenue without cutting operating costs.
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Partners for Sacred Places Supports Preservation of St. John’s Episcopal Church
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St. John’s is among the rural Pennsylvania churches receiving support through a program aimed at helping congregations plan for the long-term use and sustainability of their historic buildings.
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Alpha Fire Company Receives $10K Donation From Bloom Energy During ESPN Radio Tour Stop
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ESPN Radio’s College Football Campus Tour made its first stop at Penn State, bringing a $10,000 donation from Bloom Energy to Alpha Fire Company ahead of Saturday’s Homecoming matchup between the Nittany Lions and Wisconsin. The donation was presented at Alpha Fire Company Friday morning as part of the tour’s State College stop. ESPN and…
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Charlotte Flights Bring a New Route to Growth at State College Regional Airport
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Direct flights to Charlotte beginning in October promise easier travel and broader economic opportunities for Centre County.
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Wiz Khalifa to Perform at Champs Downtown
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Rapper Wiz Khalifa is set to perform at Champs Downtown in State College, the sports bar and club announced on Instagram. The show at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 is for those 21 and older. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Champs Downtown (@champspennstate) Raised in Pittsburgh, Khalifa quickly gained a following…
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Curtin Village Set to Host Final Tour of 2026
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Visitors are invited to journey into Pennsylvania’s ironmaking past on Sunday during the 2026 season’s final guided tour of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village
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Penn State Launches New Student Success Office, Names Interim Leader
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Penn State has established the new Office of Student Success and appointed an interim vice provost who will oversee university-wide efforts focused on helping students progress from enrollment through graduation and into their careers. The office will oversee efforts involving academic advising, financial aid, career services, student affairs, enrollment management, educational equity, undergraduate education and…
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Wawa to Host Groundbreaking Event for State College Area Store
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Wawa is ready to begin construction on another Centre County store and its first in the State College area. The convenience store and gas station chain will host a groundbreaking event on Oct. 20 for its planned 169 W. Aaron Dr. location, at the corner of Aaron Drive and North Atherton Street, the Delaware County-based…