State College News
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Penn State 2026 Special Teams Preview
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This is the first in a series of 2026 Penn State football position previews. Penn State’s special teams unit ranked No. 1 nationally by some metrics in 2025, and it’s hard to argue given the success in all departments. For the Nittany Lions to replicate last year’s success, retaining special teams coordinator Justin Lustig and…
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Some Closed-Door Penn State Trustee Conferences Potentially Run Afoul of Open Meetings Law
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A spokesperson for the university said it believes these sessions “are structured to comply with the law.”
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Bellefonte Council Approves Talleyrand Stage Contracts
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Council voted 7-1 to award general construction and electrical contracts for the long anticipated project in Talleyrand Park.
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Bipartisan Election Board Languishing as Gov. Josh Shapiro Fails to Appoint New Members
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The board has not met in nearly three years, even as county election officials call for changes to the state’s outdated election law.
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Block Party and Art Exhibition Set for State College’s 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
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State College will celebrate Juneteenth this weekend with a downtown block party and art exhibition honoring Black history, culture and community. The seventh annual State College Juneteenth celebration will take place Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, with the theme “Freedom, Justice, Equality: An Intergenerational Perspective.” Events begin Friday with the opening reception for…
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Penn State Men’s Hockey Releases 2026-27 Schedule
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Penn State men’s hockey on Thursday afternoon announced its full 2026-27 slate, featuring four games against each Big Ten opponent and some intriguing nonconference matchups. The Nittany Lions kick off their campaign at the 2026 Ice Breaker Tournament in Connecticut, with games against UConn on Oct. 9 and Sacred Heart on Oct. 10. The following…
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Developer Submits Revised Plan for Former Autoport Property
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A revised plan for the former Autoport property in State College shows reconfigured and additional retail and restaurant space compared to a proposal submitted earlier this year. Project engineer PennTerra submitted the revised preliminary land development plan for the South Atherton Street property on behalf of owner South Atherton Real Estate 1 LP to the…
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The Clock Is Ticking for Pa. Lawmakers to Regulate Skill Games. Here Are the Hurdles in Their Way
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Harrisburg needs to figure out a taxation rate and regulatory scheme for skill games, plus decide where the money will go.
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Ferguson Township Supervisors Approve Contract to Safe-Harbor Tax Credits for Future Solar Panel Installation
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With an eye toward future installation of solar arrays on township buildings, Ferguson Township’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an agreement that will lock in federal tax credits before they expire in July. The contract with State College-based solar company Envinity will ensure the township can receive up to $352,420, or 40% of the…
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Penn State Sets Program Record With 7 PWHL Draft Selections
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Penn State women’s hockey’s historic 2025-26 season translated into unprecedented success at the PWHL Draft on Wednesday night, as a program-record seven Nittany Lions were selected. Six Penn State players came off the board within the first 49 picks, led by forward Tessa Janecke, who became the highest draft selection in program history at No.…