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Taste of the Month: Featuring freshly-made wraps and melts – and a variety of ice cream flavors – Happy Wraps has found a home in Bellefonte
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There’s usually a reason why people pass through a small town and never leave. For some, it’s the charm of walking down the street and knowing everyone who passes by, […]
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Neighbor to Neighbor: Adapting, and Adopting
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Life during COVID-19 takes some adjustment. When the pandemic began, we were all staying home as much as possible, no longer going to the movies or restaurants, even ordering […]
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Creativity at the Wheel: For Scot Paterson of Aaronsburg Pottery, art begins with a pile of clay and an appreciation for his customer
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You can find Scot Paterson on any given mid-morning strolling out to his self-renovated backyard workshop, finished off with reclaimed barn siding. The reflective bright blue hues of glazed mugs […]
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Lunch with Mimi: Inspired by the community that helped her through a difficult time, Michelle DiMidio started the Alliance for G.O.O.D. to assist residents with a variety of needs
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A personal trainer, wife, and mother, Michelle DiMidio in April started Alliance for G.O.O.D. (Giving Others Our Donation), a grassroots effort to help local families struggling with any sort of […]
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The new State College branch of the NAACP looks to give more voice to people of color
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A Juneteenth celebration was held June 19 in the Borough of State College, commemorating the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in 1865. While these celebrations are common […]
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Lunch with Mimi: Educator Donnan Stoicovy came out of retirement to lead the State College Friends School, where she nurtures voice and choice
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Donnan Stoicovy retired in 2016 after more than 27 years as the principal at Park Forest Elementary School in State College. But two years into retirement, Stoicovy realized that she […]
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Q&A with Terry Watson, of Strategies for Justice, on working for change
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Terry Watson’s family has a rich history in law enforcement. His great-grandfather Moses P. Cobb was the first black police officer to have a full career in New York City. […]
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Know Your Worth: How to walk through the unknown, one step at a time
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In these times of uncertainty and separation from family and friends, we are more likely to suffer anxiety, depression, fatigue, and insomnia. As summer approaches, the hope of beach vacations […]
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Know Your Worth: How to process uncomfortable feelings in unprecedented times
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This morning. I woke up with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Instead of holding it in, I just let the tears flow and found myself […]
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Letter to the Editor: ‘The Last Full Measure’ – A Local Connection
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The recently announced release of the movie The Last Full Measure was an exciting surprise for some of us here in central Pennsylvania. The announcement, replete with a star-studded cast […]