State College News
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James Franklin Hired as Head Coach at Virginia Tech
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Updated 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. James Franklin is officially off the market. Just over a month after Penn State parted ways with Franklin, which came on the heels of consecutive […]
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Downtown State College Bakery Begins Next Chapter With New Owner
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After 25 years, a downtown State College bakery has a new owner to carry on its signature fresh-baked breads and pastries. Gemelli Bakers founder Tony Sapia has passed the 129 […]
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Honeygrow Returns to Penn State Roots With Downtown State College Grand Opening
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Honeygrow officially opened its downtown State College restaurant Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., following a weekend of preview events leading up to launch day. The restaurant, […]
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‘I Don’t Think Anything Has Made Me or My Family Happier.’ Emotional Terry Smith Talks Role as Penn State Interim Head Coach
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For the first time since taking over as interim head coach, Terry Smith met with the media for his weekly press conference as a winner — and he sounded like […]
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Voter Support for Trump Remains a Wildcard as Pa. Approaches Major Election for Governor
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Next year, Gov. Josh Shapiro will likely face Republican Stacy Garrity, a strong ally of the president.
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Number of Abandoned Pets on the Rise in Centre County
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Now safe and being cared for at Centre County PAWS, two emaciated stray dogs found roaming free in the span of two days are indicative of an increasing problem in Centre County: dogs being abandoned or surrendered by their owners.
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PSUPoorman’s Top 10: Hiring Penn State’s Head Coach Is Only the Tip of the Iceberg
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The list of Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft’s coaching candidates keeps getting shorter. But the to-do list for Nittany Lion football’s yet-to-be named 17th fulltime head coach remains longer […]
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Penn State Freshman CB Daryus Dixson Shines in First Start at Michigan State
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EAST LANSING, Mich. — As a four-star recruit and one of the top cornerbacks in the 2025 cycle, Daryus Dixson received national attention for his standout play at California high […]
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Matt Rhule: Coming Home to Beaver Stadium as Nebraska’s Head Coach
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You might have read about Matt Rhule. Yep, the guy who was rumored to be Penn State’s top choice to replace James Franklin as head football coach. In fact, you […]
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Penn State Loses Commitment From Its Highest-Rated 2026 Recruit
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Just one day after Penn State took down Michigan State 28-10 to snap a six-game losing skid, the Nittany Lions returned to the loss column on the recruiting trail. Four-star […]