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Annual Ice Cream Fest Returns to Downtown State College
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Dozens of frozen treats, family activities and a fundraiser for local nonprofits will return to State College this weekend as the State College Downtown Rotary Club hosts its 11th annual Ice Cream Fest. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, on the 200 and 300 blocks of South Allen…
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Local Historia: Bellefonte’s Legacy of Innovation
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Pioneering architect Anna Wagner Keichline’s Cadillac Building combined showroom space, repair facilities and offices under one roof, reflecting both the practical demands of the automobile age and the spirit of innovation that characterized Bellefonte in the early 20th century.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Has Sued the Trump Admin Dozens of Times. Here’s Everything to Know About Those Lawsuits
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The suits target Trump administration decisions regarding food stamps, student loans, health care and more.
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State College Area Church Damaged in 2024 Fire to Celebrate Reopening
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A State College area church is ready to open its doors once again after rebuilding from a devastating fire believed to be arson nearly two years ago. Woodycrest United Methodist Church, 219 W. Clearview Ave., will celebrate the grand reopening and dedication of its restored building on Sunday, Aug. 2, with a 10 a.m. worship…
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Penn State Athletics Posts Historic 4-Year Fundraising Numbers
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The money is continuing to pile in for Penn State Athletics. The department on Thursday afternoon revealed some philanthropic details following the conclusion of the 2025-26 fiscal year. Most notably, the program has raised a total of $353.1 million in commitments across the last four years, nearly doubling the previous four-year period which saw $181.8…
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Millions From State Lands Could Be Redirected to Rural Pennsylvania to Help Make Up for Tax-Exempt Property
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Local governments would get a share of the revenue generated by Pennsylvania’s state-owned land under proposed bipartisan legislation.
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Joined by Labor Leaders and Rep. Ro Khanna, Mount Nittany Workers Criticize Loss of Health Benefits During Strike
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Mount Nittany Medical Center workers gathered with labor leaders, community supporters and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna on Wednesday afternoon for a labor tailgate at the hospital’s picket line, marking the third day of a planned five-day strike. A major point of contention during the strike, according to employees represented by SEIU Health Care PA, has…
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New State College Area Store to Offer All Things Lego
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Lego enthusiasts will soon have a new State College area store where they can build their collections. Bricks & Minifigs Happy Valley, 317 Benner Pike in the Benner Pikes Shops plaza, will hold a grand opening from noon to 7 p.m. on Aug. 15. The local franchise owned by State College native Zachary Barlow will…
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Onvo Becomes ‘Official Convenience Store’ of Penn State Athletics in New Partnership Deal
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Updated 3:37 p.m. July 30, 2026. For the second time in as many days, Penn State announced a major partnership with a Pennsylvania-based company. The university on Wednesday announced a three-year deal with travel plaza and convenience store chain Onvo, which is now the “official convenience store of Penn State Athletics.” Onvo, formerly known as…
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Centre Region COG Approves Growth Boundary Expansion for Penn State ARL Campus at Innovation Park
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The Centre Region Council of Government General Forum on Monday approved a measure that will allow Penn State to pursue long-term plans for a unified campus for its Applied Research Lab at Innovation Park. COG’s six member municipalities voted in favor of the university’s Development of Regional Impact application and a 50-acre expansion of the…
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