State College
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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…
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Happy Valley Improv Hosts 5th Annual XL Improv Festival
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For the fifth year in a row, the XL Improv Festival is coming to State College, and bringing with it comedy performers and fans alike from all over the country. From Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17 at the Blue Brick Theatre, Happy Valley Improv hosts a series of workshops, in addition to 12…
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State College Borough Council to Take Up ICE Ordinance
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State College Borough Council will consider an ordinance aimed at protecting immigrant community members, following months demands from protesters and speakers at public meetings calling for a formal prohibition on cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Council President Evan Myers said on Monday the proposed ordinance, the specifics of which have not yet been…
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AIDS Memorial Quilt Panels on Display in State College Through June
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Eight panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt are on display at Centre LGBT+ in State College through June 30 as part of a partnership with the National AIDS Memorial. The display, which opened May 4, is free to the public and honors the more than 700,000 lives lost to AIDS in the United States. The…
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3-Day Closure Planned for Part of West Beaver Avenue in State College
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A portion of a busy downtown State College road will be closed to traffic for three days in June for installation of a crane to be used in the construction of a high-rise condominium hotel. The closure of West Beaver Avenue between South Atherton and South Burrowes streets, approved by Borough Council on Monday night,…
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‘Not an Easy Decision.’ Downtown State College Diner Closes
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A downtown State College diner has closed after about six months in business. Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes, 131 S. Garner St., announced it permanent closure Sunday night in a Facebook post, citing ongoing staffing challenges. “Like many businesses in the area, we have faced ongoing challenges with staffing, particularly in the downtown environment,” the…
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The Whiskey Barber Salon Opens in Downtown State College
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The new men’s salon from owner Tanya Campbell blends traditional barbershop elements with a modern experience in a western-themed setting.
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured, Charges Pending After Hit-and-Run Crash in State College
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Charges are pending against a 19-year-old suspect after a Penn State student sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning in State College. The crash happened at about 12:30 a.m. when a driver struck a 21-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of West Beaver Avenue and South Gill Street, borough police wrote in a…
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Swing Your Partner Again: State College’s Contra Dance Scene Is Back, Welcoming Beginners, Families and Musicians
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Contra dance is experiencing a rebirth in State College. The traditional, easy-to-learn form of American country dance is drawing 40 to 60 people per event, dancing to a caller and live music in the State College Friends School’s community room.