Town&Gown
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Music, Third Spaces & Community
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By Juia Frederick “Oh no, love, you’re not alone” —David Bowie, “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars” When I first wandered down the steps […]
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‘Good Food’ With Goot Essa
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What began as an effort to keep Amish families on the farm has grown into a business that ships cheeses, jams, and more, all made in Happy Valley with local […]
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Education in the 1800s
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In the 18th century, the lands that would become Centre County were harsh to European settlers. Taken by force or treaty from Native American populations who were pushed west, the […]
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Strong Brews
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Those who know me well (or who read this column often) know that I love to sit in communal places with friends and likeminded people over a cold brew or […]
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Caves Are Calling
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All around this area, on busy roadsides, you may notice the signs calling you to embark on a subterranean adventure, such as: Yes indeed, the caves are calling us from […]
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The Road to Progress
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Addressing transportation needs in a rural area with one of the nation’s largest universities smack in the middle presents some unique challenges — and opportunities. “There is a background level […]
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It Was 1881, Not 1887
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By Ronald A. Smith Penn State played its first intercollegiate football game in 1881, not in 1887. The story of the first game in 1887 has been repeated consistently by […]
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Artists Relate the Joys — and Challenges — of the Festival Life
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Each July, downtown State College pops with color and activity as vendor tents line the streets, wafts of food-truck aromas overtake the air, and the acoustics of live music bounce […]
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Beyond Dinner & a Movie
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“Let me tell you my formula for happiness in life: a car full of gas, money in my pocket, someplace to go, and a pretty girl by my side. That’s […]
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Local Leagues Give Adults the Opportunity to Get Back in the Game
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From tee ball to high school football, sports are a dominant presence in the lives of millions of kids, but what about adults who still want to compete as they […]
