Town&Gown Feature

Local landmarks and the ghost stories surrounding them continue to intrigue residents, visitors, and paranormal investigators With the Halloween season upon us, anyone seeking a real-life ghost story won’t have to look far given Centre County’s well-documented history of hauntings and other unexplained and potentially paranormal phenomena. From spooky study areas around Penn State’s University…

From Indigenous traditions to today’s downtown studios, Centre County’s tattoo history reveals an enduring art of creativity, healing, and human connection Ink carefully applied beneath the surface layers of skin may have sounded crazy to the first cavemen artists splattering paint on rock walls. Still, human creativity prevailed, giving us one of our most unique…

Diwali Brings the Community Together in a Vibrant Celebration of Culture, Gratitude, and Shared Humanity By Angelique Redwood There’s always electricity in the air when September rolls around in Centre County. Penn State’s campus fills, and people from across the globe unite to yell football cheers under stadium lights. But the excitement continues off the…

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…

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…

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…