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Forging Penn State
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The Iron Industry, Farmland, and Local Visionaries Behind the University’s Beginnings in Centre County By Christopher Blue The furnaces, they painted the sky blue with the billowing smoke of those charcoal fires, creating the iconic blue and white that became Penn State’s colors. Located near Penn State’s main campus, down the hill from the Bryce…
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A New Route to Growth
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Direct flights to Charlotte promise easier travel, and broader economic opportunities for Centre County By Matt Farley More options for flying to and from State College Regional Airport are coming this fall with the addition of direct flights to Charlotte, North Carolina. Local leaders hope the expanded service will bring broader economic benefits to the…
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Growing Wisely
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The Centre County Farmland Trust explains how conservation easements, zoning, and community involvement can shape smarter growth Farming is an integral part of Centre County’s heritage. “It gets in your blood when you live around here,” says Dan Guss, president of the Centre County Farmland Trust and the grandson of a dairy farmer. But as…
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A Partnership That Benefits Students, Businesses, and the Community
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Penn State Smeal and the Downtown State College Improvement District partner to provide hands-on learning for students and new opportunities for local businesses The Penn State Smeal College of Business and the Downtown State College Improvement District (DSCID) have launched a six-week pilot partnership that serves as a replicable model for how universities and communities…
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Community is Paramount
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How Continuing Education at Penn State Equips Todays’ Workers with the Skills They Need Now When the first iteration of Penn State’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development department launched in 1967, the world — and Central Pennsylvania, specifically — was an entirely different place. And yet, so much has stayed the same. In 1967, news…
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Music for a Mission
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State College Food Bank celebrates community support with the second Great Big Fight to End Hunger Concert For 45 years, the State College Food Bank has provided nourishing food for county residents experiencing food insecurity, thanks to the generous support of the community. In appreciation, the Food Bank is hosting the second annual Great Big…
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A Legacy of Learning
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As a new Bellefonte Elementary opens, a look back at the schools that educated generations of local students The new Bellefonte Elementary School will celebrate its grand opening in August, with students beginning classes Sept. 1. Opening in 2026, the school will welcome students during America’s 250th anniversary year. In honor of this special occasion,…
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Mark Chaplin’s Fine Tune
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A winding journey led Chaplin to a career where craftsmanship, community, and music come together Over the years, State College has grown into an artist’s playground, bringing some of the world’s best musicians to Happy Valley. This global inspiration keeps the growth of Centre County’s music scene consistent, and it helps keep business steady for…
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Art in a Box Made with Love
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The surprising combination of different culinary traditions and an honest approach to fresh food make Fresh Bite’s pizza a can’t-miss experience Photos and text by Sherri Jordan and Luciano Sormani In the competitive culinary landscape of Happy Valley, where traditional round pizza pies have long dominated the local pizza scene, an independent, family-owned shop is…
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World Class Brews
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Centre County’s beer culture has grown right along with the rest of the county By the time you are reading this, the World Cup may seem like a distant memory, but as I am writing, the global event is still going strong. I have not been able to make it to any games (a writer’s…
