State College
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State College Reaches Tentative Deal to Buy Addison Court
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State College Borough has reached a tentative agreement to acquire a downtown apartment building and ensure it is maintained as low-income housing for seniors and people with disabilities. Borough Council on Monday will consider approving a deal to purchase Arnold Addison Court, 120 E. Beaver Ave., from property owner PrimeCore for $15.75 million, according to…
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3 Downtown State College Streets Set to Become One-Way for Pilot Program
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Three downtown State College streets will be converted to one-way starting next week in a pilot program aimed at increasing parking spaces and loading zones. Beginning Aug. 31, Hiester Street will be one-way northbound (toward East College Avenue), Sowers Street one-way southbound (toward East Beaver Avenue) and Hetzel Street one-way northbound. By eliminating one lane…
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Alleged Dealer in Penn State Frat Cocaine Ring Waives Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty
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One man accused of being a primary dealer in the alleged cocaine trafficking ring that operated out of two Penn State fraternities has waived his formal arraignment and intends to plead not guilty, according to a court document filed on Thursday. Lars R. Zeepvat, 24, of New Jersey, had already waived his preliminary hearing —…
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Penn State Fraternity Sues Landlord After Being Locked Out of House
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A lawsuit filed on Thursday says members of a Penn State fraternity were left scrambling for a place to live just before the start of the fall semester after they were locked out of their State College house on move-in day. The Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Delta alleges property manager Greek Housing Services and…
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Neighborhood Association Wants Forum With Penn State, Local Officials After Cocaine Ring Bust at Fraternity Houses
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Updated 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, with comment from a Penn State spokesperson. The president of a State College neighborhood association this week called for Penn State and borough officials to address questions and concerns from residents about an alleged cocaine trafficking ring that operated out of two off-campus fraternity houses. Mark Huncik, president of…
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Penn State Smeal, Downtown State College Partner to Provide Hands-On Learning for Students, New Opportunities for Local Businesses
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The six-week pilot partnership serves as a replicable model for how universities and communities can collaborate to strengthen student learning while directly supporting local economic vitality.
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State College Council Approves Traffic Ordinance Updates to Address Safety Issues
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Update Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026: State College Borough Council approved the ordinance updates unanimously and without further discussion during its meeting on Monday, Aug. 17. Original story State College is considering several revisions to its vehicle and traffic ordinance, including an update clarifying the standard speed limit, to address safety concerns raised by residents and…
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College Avenue Lane in Downtown State College to Be Closed for Repair of Small Sinkhole
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Update 4:37 p.m. Aug. 12: PennDOT will reopen the right lane of East College Avenue at 5 p.m. Wednesday and will return to complete patching on Thursday. The right lane between McAllister Street and South Pugh Street will be closed again on Thursday while repairs are completed. Original story: PennDOT is closing one lane of…
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Inside/Outside State College: The Vast Expansion of Outdoor Seating Downtown
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Downtown State College now has more than 45 eating and drinking locations with at least one place to sit outside on the property or immediately adjacent. That’s a fantastic development.
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Downtown State College Improvement District Reauthorized for 10 More Years
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The organization responsible for many downtown State College events and programs, along with supporting and promoting the borough’s business community, will continue its work for at least another decade. State College Borough Council on Monday unanimously approved the renewal of the Downtown State College Improvement District through Dec. 31, 2036. The district includes 498 properties…