State College News

Burning Ma’aM Festival Expands to 2 Days of Music and Camping

CommunityBurning Ma’aM is getting bigger for its fourth year. The DIY campout music festival hosted by State College-based cowpunk rockers Ma’aM will be held Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May […]

Penn State Softball Reaches NCAA Tournament for First Time in 13 Years

Local & Penn State SportsPenn State softball has qualified for the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2011 and the 11th time in program history. The Nittany Lions will open their NCAA Tournament run against […]

Utility Replacements to Begin on South Allen Street in Downtown State College

Local NewsA portion of South Allen Street in downtown State College will remain closed to vehicular traffic while crews begin utility replacements this week as part of the ongoing Calder Way […]

Traffic Congestion Expected During Paving Work on Atherton Street

Local NewsDrivers can expect heavier traffic congestion this week on one section of South Atherton Street in State College as work continues on PennDOT’s multi-year Atherton Street project. Starting Monday, three […]

State High Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

CommunityA State College Area High School senior has been awarded one of the nation’s most distinguished student honors. Prithvi Narayanan is one of just 161 high school seniors nationwide to […]

Great PA News Quiz: High-Flying Governors, Commencement Plans and Fizzy Water Goes to Court

Local NewsIn this week’s quiz: Government frequent flyers, when “water” is actually “soda,” Dickinson’s canceled commencement speech and more.