Town&Gown Magazine
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Settling the Frontier: The First Land Grabs of Centre County
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Decades before the iron boom of the 19th century, future Revolutionary War figure James Potter blazed a trail through Native American lands, proclaiming he’d “discovered an empire.” The years that followed highlight one of America’s great land grabs, which quite literally carved out the communities of today’s Centre County.
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Stephanie Gush Turns Love of Art, Nature into Painted and Carved Gourds
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What do you get when you mix influences of college art classes, a long-ago job on a local farm and a love for the Peruvian art of mate burilado? For Stephanie Gush, this mix turns into carving and painting gourds.
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The Influencers Next Door
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A growing number of Happy Valley influencers are showing off just how great it is to live, work and play in Centre County, inspiring their followers to embrace the same.
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Chiluvya Zulu Aims to Give a Platform to Marginalized Groups
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Chiluvya Zulu loves her job, but she dreams of the day it’s obsolete.
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Chumley’s Celebrates 40 Years as a Home Away from Home
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This story originally appeared in the June 2024 edition of Town&Gown Magazine. Located on the main intersection of downtown State College, Chumley’s Cocktail Bar wears its pride well, with a […]
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Brewed in the Mountains of Central PA: Mill Hall’s Floating Feathers Brewing Company
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It is amazing how a good local brewery can reinvigorate a sleepy town. After all, a brew pub can be a place for locals to gather and get together for […]
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Bistrozine: Asian Fusion with an American Twist
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Diners can explore a variety of Asian classics and fusions at Bistrozine, located at 409 E. Calder Way in State College. Manager Maggie Wu says Bistrozine is a comfortable spot […]
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Celebrating 250 Years in Potter Township
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Potter Township was founded 250 years ago. It is celebrated as Centre County’s oldest surviving township which still bears the same name. Back in 1774, it was part of Northumberland […]
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Julia Whicker’s Everblooming Flowers
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Author Julia Whicker of State College never dreamed she would start a handcrafted paper flowers business. Although her parents and sister are artists, she viewed her youthful artistic efforts as […]
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‘We Want to Welcome You.’ Eric Engelbarts Leads Alliance in Bringing Major Events to Happy Valley
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Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance Eric Engelbarts leads the charge to bring more events to the region, increase the area’s visibility and boost the economy
