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CATA Launches New Bus-Tracking System
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority has launched a new bus-tracking system designed to provide riders with faster real-time vehicle location updates. Offered through the system map on CATA’s website, the new tracking system refreshes the bus location once every second. “Our new next-generation tracking system gives CATA riders something we’ve never been able to offer…
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PennDOT Changing Traffic Control for Gray’s Woods Exit of I-99
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Drivers will soon see a change in traffic control for the Gray’s Woods exit on Interstate 99. During the week of Oct. 26, PennDOT crews will remove the stop sign at the end of the exit 68 off-ramp in Patton Township and will replace it with a yield sign for traffic merging on to Skytop…
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The Ecosystem Mindset: Why Economic Development Requires Community Collaboration
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Five years ago, when I took over as president and CEO of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC), I brought one conviction with me: We are better together. I envisioned collaboration, relationships, partnerships and community to be the way we moved forward, because I believe that’s the way a region truly…
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Centre Film Festival Unveils Lineup for 8th Annual Event
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The Centre Film Festival will return Nov. 2-8 with films from around the world, Pennsylvania-made productions, special guests and screenings in State College and Philipsburg. Organizers announced the lineup for the eighth annual festival at a press conference Tuesday at 3 Dots Downtown in State College. Selected from more than 750 submissions, this year’s films…
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Gravity & Other Myths Bringing Acrobatics Show to Eisenhower Auditorium
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An Australian physical theater troupe will bring a performance built around acrobatics, repetition and the pursuit of mastery to Penn State next week. Gravity & Other Myths will perform “Ten Thousand Hours” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Eisenhower Auditorium. Tickets are $52 for adults, $14 for University Park students and $19 for those…
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Wawa Breaks Ground for State College Area Store
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Wawa’s first store in the immediate State College area is moving closer to reality. Joined by local officials and excited community members, representatives of the Pennsylvania convenience store and gas station chain on Tuesday held a ceremonial groundbreaking for Wawa’s new location at 169 W. Aaron Dr. in Ferguson Township. “We are thrilled to officially…
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New Marriott Hotel Celebrates Opening Near State College Regional Airport
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After opening near State College Regional Airport on Sept. 25, the Centre Region’s newest hotel celebrated its arrival on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony . TownePlace Suites by Marriott, located at 118 Donald Drive next to the Nittany Valley Sports Centre, welcomed hotel representatives, local officials and community members for tours of the 96-room property…
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Farm-to-Table Dinner in Millheim to Feature Sustainable Agricultural Leader, Showcase Local Food
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The Penns Valley Conservation Association is partnering with Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks in Millheim to host a Farm-to-Table Dinner showcasing and celebrating the fresh and nutritious foods that local farms can offer. The speaker for the event on Sunday, Oct. 25, is Hannah Kinney Smith, local farmer and leader of Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, a…
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Fellowship of Churches to Hold ‘Light the Night’ Event in Walker Township
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The Nittany Valley Fellowship of Churches will hold its annual Light the Night event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Walker Township Park. The free family event will feature games, treat bags for kids, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider and more. Kids are invited to dress in non-scary costumes. The Nittany Valley…
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Centre County Elections Office Sees Leadership Change as Midterms Approach
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Centre County’s Office of Elections and Voter Registration has undergone a change in leadership weeks before voters head to the polls for the midterms and with mail voting already underway. Melanie Bailey has left her position as director of the office after a little more than two years in the role. The Board of Commissioners…