State College
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Inside/Outside State College: Something Is Still Missing Downtown, but I Think It’s Coming
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Inside/Outside State College is a regular column by Jeff Deitrich offering views on downtown and the outdoors within a 30-minute driving distance. State College last month was named the Best College Town in America by USA Today. Congratulations to my favorite town! It’s nice to see it be recognized, even if it may have been driven…
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‘Quick Thinking’ Helped Limit Damage From Fire at State College Home, Officials Say
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“Quick thinking actions” by residents helped to contain the damage from a second alarm blaze on Sunday night at a State College home, according to Alpha Fire Company. Alpha responded at about 10 p.m. to a house on the 1500 block of South Allen Street, where the rear attic was on fire. A four-man Alpha…
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Grand Opening Celebration Set for Action Sports Park in State College
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State College is ready to celebrate the grand opening of its new, years-in-the-making skatepark. Borough leaders, volunteer committee members and residents will gather at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 29 for the celebration of High Point Action Sports Park at 855 W. Whitehall Road. The event will kick off with speeches and a ribbon cutting…
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Halal Chain Opens Downtown State College Restaurant
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A growing regional chain of halal restaurants has opened its newest location in downtown State College. Sizzling Bites opened its doors on Thursday at 129 S. Pugh St., a property that had remained vacant since Sheetz closed in 2023. The restaurant marks the company’s fifth location as the fast-casual chain continues expanding across Pennsylvania. The…
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Developer Will Seek to Preserve Addison Court as Low-Income Senior Housing
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The developer who is acquiring the Arnold Addison Court property in State College says he now will attempt to preserve the current building as low-income housing for seniors and people with disabilities as “plan A,” instead of constructing a new student apartment complex on the site. PrimeCore CEO Ara Kervandjian told State College Planning Commission…
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A State College Restaurateur Plans to Revive a Downtown Diner
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A prolific State College restaurateur is bringing new life to a downtown diner, with a nod to its beloved past. Hitham Hiyajneh plans to open Baby’s Diner in mid-June at 131 S. Garner St., he told StateCollege.com on Friday. The name, of course, is a nod to Baby’s Burgers and Shakes, which called the classic…
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East End Social Transforms Hiester Street Into Downtown State College’s ‘Summer Living Room’
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A stretch of Hiester Street in downtown State College closed this week as crews began transforming the roadway into East End Social, a new seasonal community gathering space designed to bring residents, visitors and businesses together through outdoor programming, art and public events. The project, led by the Downtown State College Improvement District and Comet…
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State College Considers Making Four Downtown Streets One-Way
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State College officials are considering a plan to convert segments of four streets to one-way traffic in an effort to address parking and loading zone shortages in the east end of downtown. The borough Transportation Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a one-year pilot program for the 100 blocks of Locust Lane, Hiester Street, Sowers…
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Rediscover State College’s ‘Townie Takeover’ Returns for 2nd Year at Champs Downtown
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Townie Takeover, a locals-first celebration to kick off summer in State College, will return for its second year on Friday, May 15. Free to attend and open to all ages, the event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Champs Downtown, 139 S. Allen St. Presented by Rediscover State College, a community initiative…
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Rally House Acquires Downtown State College Penn State Apparel Store
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A national retailer of professional and college sports apparel is taking over as the new operator of a Penn State clothing and memorabilia shop in downtown State College. Rally House has acquired Lion & Cub as the 206 E. College Ave. store’s longtime owner prepares for retirement, according to a news release on Tuesday. The…