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Penns Valley Students Bring ‘Hooves’ to the Harwood
Centre Hall Library Is Making Way for Major Change
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‘It’s Going to Bring a Lot of Joy to People Here.’ Long-Planned Skatepark Opens in State College
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Updated 8:43 a.m. May 30, 2026. State College celebrated the grand opening of its long-awaited public skatepark on Friday, marking the culmination of more than a decade of efforts and the fulfillment of a dream for many in the community. High Point Action Sports Park, 855 W. Whitehall Rd., is a 20,000-square-foot, wheelchair accessible facility…
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State College to Welcome Mayor of Ukrainian Sister City
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The mayor of State College’s sister city in Ukraine will visit the borough on Monday to meet with local residents and officials. Community members can meet Oleksandr Kodola, mayor of Nizhyn, from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. in council chambers at the State College Municipal Building, ahead of Borough Council’s 7 p.m. meeting. It will be…
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Great PA News Quiz: Federal Farm Relief, Debunked Vaccine Claims and the World Cup Roster
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In this week’s quiz: a federal agency’s reorg plans, green light on expanding rural resources, and addressing environmental hazards.
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New Nittany Mall Restaurant to Offer Sushi and More
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A new restaurant offering sushi, Japanese curry, bánh mì, poke bowls, boba tea and more is set to open in the Nittany Mall. Sushi Yume will hold a grand opening beginning Monday, June 1, in its walk-up space at the southwestern end of the mall near the Happy Valley Casino, according to its website and…
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Legislature Unlikely to Act on Skill Games Until the Pa. Supreme Court Rules on Their Legality
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Supporters of skill games tried — and failed — to defeat GOP senators who support aggressive taxation, which could embolden the effort.
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Releases Staff Update
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Penn State men’s basketball has updated its online coaching staff to reflect several changes this offseason. After losing Joe Crispin to the head coaching role at Air Force and Jamal Brunt to an associate head coach position at Syracuse, the Nittany Lions restructured the staff with two additions and three title changes The headline addition…
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In the Field: Getting ‘Grounded in Boalsburg’ With Music on the Lawn
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This is the first in a series by Eric Zimmett called “In the Field,” in which he covers stories happening around town through field photography, field notes, and observations, focusing on how people, organizations, and businesses connect in the community. The big tree overlooking the lawn on Old Boalsburg Road provided shade on May 17…
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Pa. Supreme Court Justice Defends Independence After Criticizing Democratic Party
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Experts said David Wecht’s criticisms of the Democratic Party raised concerns regarding the appearance of bias in the courts.
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State College Celebrates Grand Opening of East End Social, Downtown’s ‘Summer Living Room’
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Music, food, beverages and community members filled Hiester Street on a picture-perfect Thursday evening as State College celebrated the grand opening of what organizers have called downtown’s “summer living room.” East End Social, an initiative by the Downtown State College Improvement District and Comet Properties, is a seasonal pocket park between East College Avenue and…
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State College Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
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A State College man was sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing images and videos depicting child sexual abuse. Jeffrey Stormer, 64, was ordered to serve eight years and one month in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. U.S. Middle District of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew Brann recommended…
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