Business
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Charlotte Flights Begin at State College Regional Airport
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The inaugural American Airlines flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to State College Regional Airport touched down Monday afternoon, receiving a ceremonial water cannon welcome as it arrived in Centre County.
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Finalists Revealed for 2026 Centre County Business Awards
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The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County on Monday announced the finalists in six categories to be honored at the 2026 Centre County Business Awards. Winners will be revealed at the CBICC’s annual awards reception on Oct. 21 at The Nittany Lion Inn. Tickets for the event can be purchased at cbicc.org/awards. The…
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Great PA News Quiz: House Passes Big Election Bill, and a Historic Higher Ed Donation
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In this quiz: A former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to wire fraud, a data center developer offers $10,000 to residents and a Philly-set movie turns 50.
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Centre County Teen Expanding Food Truck Business to Brick-and-Mortar Cafe
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At just 16-years-old, Alexa Cowher has owned and operated Joelle’s Sips and Bites, an Aaronsburg-based food trailer, since June. Cowher serves everything from acai bowls to coffees, dirty sodas and lemonade. She’s also sold hot dogs and walking tacos. Now her dream to open her own cafe is already taking shape. She’s planning to open…
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AccuWeather Founder Joel Myers Inducted Into Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
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Joel Myers, the founder and executive chair of State College-based AccuWeather, joined luminaries who have shaped the media industry with his induction into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in New York City. Considered the father of modern commercial meteorology, Myers was honored for a pioneering career that brought weather forecasting…
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Japanese Lifestyle Store Jolife Set to Open in Downtown State College
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Looking to add a little whimsy to your day? Look no further than downtown State College. Jolife, a Japanese lifestyle store, is set to host a soft opening Thursday, Oct. 1, before its grand opening Friday, Oct. 2, at 121 S. Allen St. The store will offer a variety of products across categories, including beauty,…
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Indoor Pickleball Club Opens in State College Area
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A new indoor pickleball club has opened for play in the State College area. The Picklr opened on Sept. 24 at 503 Benner Pike, in the former location of Big Lots. It will hold a grand opening event from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. Billed as North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise,…
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Charlotte Flights Bring a New Route to Growth at State College Regional Airport
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Direct flights to Charlotte beginning in October promise easier travel and broader economic opportunities for Centre County.
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Wawa to Host Groundbreaking Event for State College Area Store
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Wawa is ready to begin construction on another Centre County store and its first in the State College area. The convenience store and gas station chain will host a groundbreaking event on Oct. 20 for its planned 169 W. Aaron Dr. location, at the corner of Aaron Drive and North Atherton Street, the Delaware County-based…
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Centre County Winery’s Grape Harvest Shows ‘Devastating’ Effects of Spring Freeze
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A late-April freeze that caused significant damage to fruit crops across Pennsylvania had long-reaching effects that remained evident at Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery on Sept. 15, when staff and volunteers gathered to harvest what remained of the 2026 grape crop. Only about one-third of the winery’s 6 acres of vineyard at 300 Houser Road…