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Pocketful of Posies: Emily Rickard creates floral designs extraordinaire

April 30, 2022Diane Johnston-Leos

From azaleas to zinnias and all the genuses and species in between, flowers have always attracted Emily Rickard. She adores the textures, the colors, and the glorious scents. Pocketful of […]

Spirits of Happy Valley: Get schooled in Wines by the Class

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April 30, 2022Vincent Corso

There is something romantic about opening and sharing a bottle of wine. Twisting the corkscrew into the cork and then slowly pulling it out until I hear that subtle pop […]

Local Historia: ‘Superior ale and lager’ brewed along Spring Creek

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April 30, 2022Matt Maris

Hidden within a hillside in Benner Township are 19th-century beer vaults that once held and lagered barrels of Centre County’s finest. By the time the township was formed in 1853, […]

250,000 Books, 5,000 Shoppers: The 60th AAUW Used Book Sale opens its doors this month

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April 30, 2022Kristen Gimelli

The 60th annual State College AAUW Used Book Sale—one of the largest used-book sales on the East Coast—takes place May 14-17 in Penn State’s Snider Agricultural Arena. During the sale, […]

Life Goes On: Stories of pandemic perseverance

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March 31, 2022Vincent Corso

It is difficult for Lea McCartney to think about how abruptly her college experience ended back in the spring of 2020. She was prepping for graduation from Penn State with […]

Local ‘Green’ Businesses

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March 31, 2022Chris Morelli

When it comes to businesses that recycle, Centre County stands out as one of the best areas in the commonwealth. The Centre County Green Partnership program recognizes Centre County businesses, […]