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From Loss to Legacy: A Penn State Grad Student’s 3,500-Mile Tribute
Happy Valley Casino Opens
Centre Helps Offers a 24-Hour Hotline for Centre County
Penns Valley Students Bring ‘Hooves’ to the Harwood
Centre Hall Library Is Making Way for Major Change
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7 Brew Planning Second State College Area Location
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A drive-thru coffee shop chain is eyeing space on the Nittany Mall property for its second State College area location. 7 Brew intends to open a store in what is currently a parking lot adjacent to the McDonald’s property and across the private drive from the Happy Valley Casino, according to a sketch plan submitted…
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Penn State Legend Bobby Engram on NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
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Another former Nittany Lion could soon be headed to the Hall. Former Penn State wide receiver Bobby Engram is among 80 FBS players and nine coaches who will be included on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced on Monday. Engram suited up in the blue and white…
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A Gap in Pennsylvania Law Has Put Fire Companies and County Treasurers at Odds Over Online Raffles. They’re Asking Lawmakers for an Update
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Pennsylvania’s law for small games of chance doesn’t cover online raffles. But by hosting these fundraisers, some county officials say fire companies are violating the law.
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Penn State Football May Recruiting Roundup
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Though it didn’t match the intensity of the previous month, which featured 11 new commitments, Penn State football remained busy on the recruiting trail in May, adding seven names to its 2027 class. The month’s haul is highlighted by a quarterback and other intriguing offensive skill players, bringing the Nittany Lions’ group up to 20…
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Morning Rituals: The Heart and Soul of Morning Glory Bagels & Coffee
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Born from a desire to turn the first meal of the day into a moment of connection and care, Morning Glory has quickly become a reason to venture to Pleasant Gap.
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Centre PACT Teens Award Over $14,600 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Supporting Youth
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Centre Foundation’s hands-on philanthropy program for Centre County high school students awarded grants totaling $14,621 to eight local nonprofit organizations supporting youth for 2026. Throughout the school year, Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions Created by Teens) student members identify pressing issues impacting their peers, solicit and evaluate nonprofit proposals, and ultimately award grants to programs that will…
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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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Westside Village Apartments
Bordering Penn State’s West Campus and just a five-minute walk from downtown State College, Westside Village offers a wide variety of apartments, houses, and duplexes for rent. With a variety […]