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Volunteers Clean Veterans’ Graves as Part of Military Appreciation Week
Concert Salutes Veterans in Centre County
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Public Hearing Held on CATA Bus Changes
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Man Accused of Fracturing Another Man’s Skull During Altercation in State College
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A Lancaster County resident is facing charges after police said he fractured another man’s skull during an altercation in downtown State College. Joshua P. Musser, 21, was charged on Wednesday with a felony count of aggravated, a misdemeanor count of simple assault and summary counts of harassment and disorderly conduct. Borough police responded at 12:30…
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DCNR Unveils 30-Year Climate Action Plan in Spring Mills
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The plan unveiled at the Mira Lloyd Dock Resource Conservation Center in Spring Mills establishes goals and actions to make the state’s public lands and DCNR operations more sustainable and resilient.
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Phoebe Bridgers Bringing ‘The Lost Tour’ to Bryce Jordan Center in 2027
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Indie rock artist Phoebe Bridgers will make a stop at Penn State next spring as part of an expanded tour behind her latest solo album. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2027, at the Bryce Jordan Center, with special guest Paper Wings General public tickets go on…
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$16.6M Renovation Planned for Penn State’s Thompson Hall
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One of Penn State’s older dormitories will undergo a $16.6 million renovation, pending approval by the university’s full Board of Trustees on Friday. Plans for Thompson Hall in the West Halls complex include bathroom renovations, an increase in bed capacity and upgrades to student amenities. The board’s Finance and Investment Committee recommended approval on Thursday.…
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Penn State vs. Minnesota Preview and Score Prediction
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Penn State enters Saturday night’s prime-time clash looking to make it three wins in a row. But standing in the way is a Minnesota squad desperate to salvage its season trajectory. Both teams sit at 5-4 with bowl eligibility hanging in the balance, setting up a high-stakes showdown where the Nittany Lions enter with more…
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Penn State Plans to Sell York Campus to York College for $7.4M
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A Penn State Board of Trustees committee on Thursday advanced plans for another sale of a closing campus. The university plans to sell the Penn State York campus to nearby York College of Pennsylvania for $7.4 million, marking the third planned sale among the seven campuses slated for closure following the spring 2027 semester. York…
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State College Area Bubble Tea Shop Closing
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A State College area shop specializing in boba tea, coffee and a variety of specialty drinks is shutting its doors after a little more than three years in business. TeaFé, located at 1633 N. Atherton St. near Walmart in the North Atherton Place shopping center, is closing at the end of November, according to a…
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Paterno: It Is Time to Act Before College Football’s Hubris Becomes Its Undoing
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“We’re aware of the fan sentiment, and that many fans aren’t in favor of expansion. That was certainly weighed into the decision and it was considered. … I mean, the CFP has a responsibility to our fans, they’re the lifeblood of college football. … We appreciate our fans. We did take into account their sentiment……
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Availability Report: Koby Howard Out for Penn State Against Minnesota
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Penn State fans will have to wait at least one more week to see wide receiver Koby Howard back in action. According to the Nittany Lions’ initial availability report released Wednesday night, Howard is out for Saturday’s game against Minnesota, along with defensive end Max Granville, linebacker Alex Tatsch, cornerback Tyler Armstead and defensive tackle…
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Big Dean’s Hot Chicken to Close in Downtown State College as Owners Plan ‘New Concept’
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Downtown State College soon will have one fewer place for chicken tenders. Big Dean’s Hot Chicken, 208 W. College Ave., will close on Nov. 25 after five years in business, according to signs inside the restaurant thanking customers for their patronage. The signs encouraged customers to “visit Dean’s staff down the street at Snap Custom…
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Located on the second floor of Hotel State College, an iconic corner of hospitality in the community, the Grill has offered the community and alumni one of the grandest views […]