State College News
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Maryland Defensive Back Commits to Penn State
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Class of 2026 three-star safety Darrell Carey has committed to Penn State football, he announced on Friday. Carey is the second safety in the Nittany Lions’ 2026 class. The 6-foot-2, […]
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Missing State College Man Found Dead
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A State College man who was reported missing earlier this week has been found dead, according to borough police. Stephen Shimmel was found deceased on Thursday, and police wrote in […]
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Report: Penn State Set to Host All-ACC Syracuse WR Trebor Pena
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The spring transfer portal window opened on Wednesday, and Penn State has already set in place a visit with a touted player in a position of need. Syracuse wide receiver […]
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Centre County Middle Schoolers Shine at National Civics Bee Local Competition
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County partnered with the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host The […]
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Quiz: It Happened in Pennsylvania … or Did It? (The Answers May Surprise You)
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It’s no secret that Pennsylvania history is full of notable inventions, contributions to pop culture, and events with national and international significance. But how well do you know them?
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The People Who Represent You in D.C. and Harrisburg Are Allowed to Keep Their Calendars Secret
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This story originally appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter of local stories that dig deep, events and more from the Spotlight PA State College bureau. Sign up […]
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Penn State’s Cooper Cousins Playing at ‘Elite Level,’ Poised to Become Team’s Next Great Offensive Lineman
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Cooper Cousins has never taken the easy path. It’s not in his blood. His father was a prison guard, his mother an elementary school reading specialist. There’s a piece of […]
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‘Abandoning Our Soul Should Not Be an Option.’ Closing Campuses Isn’t the Only Answer to Meeting Penn State’s Challenges
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In recent days, the fate of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campus system has come to the fore. There is genuine concern regarding the future of these campuses, and it has sparked […]
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Benner Pike Walmart Plans Expansion for New Pickup Area
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Walmart is planning an expansion for one of its State College area stores to create a new pickup area for online orders. Plans for the Walmart Supercenter at 373 Benner […]
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Penn State President Delays Commonwealth Campus Closure Announcement to Mid-May
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Penn State will not make a final decision until mid-May on which of 12 Commonwealth Campuses will be closed, President Neeli Bendapudi told the university in an email on Thursday. […]