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State College Holiday Event List

May 2026

Mother’s Day Tea & Tour at Boal Mansion Museum

May 9 @ 2:00 pm EDT

Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum 163 Boal Estate Dr, Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

$65

November 2026

Light Up Night

November 19 @ 5:00 pm EST

MLK Plaza 127 S. Fraser Stree, State College, PA, United States

FREE

Crews Respond to Lab Fire in Penn State Building

in Latest Penn State News, Local News

Apr 8, 2026

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Evan Halfen

Emergency crews responded on Wednesday morning to a small fire in a chemistry lab inside a building on the Penn State campus. Benkovic Building, formerly the Chemistry Building, was evacuated […]
Penn State Men’s Basketball Exodus Continues With Dom Stewart Transfer

in Penn State Basketball, Penn State Sports

Apr 8, 2026

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Joel Haas

The Penn State men’s basketball roster will look very different next season. On Wednesday afternoon, guard Dom Stewart became the sixth Nittany Lion to enter the transfer portal, according to […]
Pa. Election 2026: A Guide to Vetting Primary Candidates

in Elections, Spotlight PA

Apr 8, 2026

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Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

The entire Pennsylvania House and half of the state Senate will be on the ballot in 2026. Learn more about how to research the candidates.
High Court Rejects Penn State’s Bid to Keep Trustee Records Hidden From Public, Spotlight PA

in Latest Penn State News, Local News, Spotlight PA

Apr 8, 2026

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Spotlight PA Staff

The state’s highest court won’t overturn a ruling by Commonwealth Court that deemed some internal trustee records public and ordered their release.
Penn State Center Nick Dawkins NFL Draft Profile

in NFL Draft, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports

Apr 8, 2026

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Joel Haas

After four seasons as a Nittany Lion, including two as a starting center, Nick Dawkins declared for the NFL draft. Dawkins anchored the offensive line during an impressive 2024 season […]
Penn State Men’s Basketball Guard Kayden Mingo Enters Transfer Portal

in Penn State Basketball, Penn State Sports

Apr 8, 2026

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Joel Haas

Penn State’s biggest offseason fear has been realized. Freshman guard Kayden Mingo will enter the transfer portal, according to a report by Jonathan Givony on Wednesday morning. His younger brother […]
Centre County Job Fair Expected to Feature More Than 100 Employers

in Business, Community, Local News

Apr 8, 2026

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StateCollege.com

Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with more than 100 employers at an upcoming Centre County event. The second annual Centre County Spring Job Fair will be held […]
Striking a Chord: Philipsburg Teens Turn Up the Volume on Local Music Scene

in Centre County Gazette, Community, Entertainment News, Philipsburg

Apr 8, 2026

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Julie Noal

There is a lot of music being made in Philipsburg — and it is being made mostly by teen musicians.
Centre County United Way Opens Women United Grant Applications

in Community, Local News

Apr 8, 2026

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StateCollege.com

Centre County United Way has opened the application period for the Women United Grant program, inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support programs that create lasting, measurable […]
State College Council Prez Emphasizes Borough Police Policy Not to Participate in Federal Immigration Enforcement

in Local News, Police and Crime News

Apr 7, 2026

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Geoff Rushton

State College’s Borough Council president on Monday reiterated the longstanding policy of borough police not to participate in Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The remark came after recent ICE activity […]