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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…
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Steam, Steel and Stories: Antique Machinery Show Cranks Up Nostalgia
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Thousands of antique machinery enthusiasts and collectors are expected at this year’s Nittany Antique Machinery Association Spring Show & Consignment Sale scheduled for Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31.
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Hook: Let’s Import Some Irish Driving Habits
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It’s late May in State College, most of the Penn State students are gone, and we locals have the town to ourselves again. It’s also a time when seemingly all the drivers who wouldn’t normally take to the roads of Happy Valley decide it’s OK to go out and cruise around at 10 miles an…