April 2023
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Three Students Take Top Prizes at Centre County National Civics Bee
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Three local middle school students earned top prizes at the National Civics Bee in Centre County on Monday and advanced to the statewide competition. The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County hosted the event at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in State College in partnership with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business &…
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Penn State African Students Association to Host ‘Touch Of Africa’ Event at Bryce Jordan Center
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The annual “Touch of Africa” cultural event will display and educate the community about the diverse cultures of the continent on Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center. Organized Penn State’s African Students Association, this year’s event, “Afrotopia,” will feature a dinner, live artists, student performances and a fashion show. Tickets are $25 for students, $35 for the…
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival Set for Downtown State College
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The inaugural APIDA Festival, a celebration of Asian Pacific American heritage, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza in downtown State College. Organized by the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Caucus at Penn State in partnership with the Borough of State College and…
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Pa. Primary Election 2023: Everything You Need to Know About Requesting, Filling Out and Returning Your Mail Ballot
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If you want to vote by mail in Pennsylvania’s 2023 primary election, you must apply by 5 p.m. May 9.
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Michigan Man Charged in 2000 Rape of Student at Penn State Golf Course
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More than two decades after a 19-year-old woman reported she was raped at knifepoint by a stranger at the Penn State Blue Golf Course, an arrest has been made in the case. Kurt A. Rillema, 51, was taken into custody on Monday at his home in Oakland County, Michigan, where he is also facing charges…
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Add Four-Star Offensive Lineman to 2024 Class
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Penn State football’s offensive line of the future is continuing to take shape following the commitment of 2024 four-star recruit Donovan Harbour on Tuesday afternoon. Harbour chose Penn State over Tennessee, Ohio State, and Michigan, among others. The 6’3″, 310-pound tackle hails from Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he plays for Catholic Memorial High School. Harbour is…
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As Penn State Tries to Find One for 2023, a Look at No. 3 Receivers of the Past
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As sophomore receiver Omari Evans patched together a five-reception, 80-yard and one touchdown performance last weekend as part of Penn State’s Blue-White spring scrimmage, it was the latest entry in the Nittany Lions’ ongoing efforts to find a No. 3 receiver. Heading into the summer, longtime wideout KeAndre Lambert-Smith looks to pair with incoming Kent…
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Expecting More Than $1 Billion in Opioid Settlement Money, Pa. Grapples with Policing Versus Treatment
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has touted the money as “specifically earmarked for treatment,” but some counties want to hire more police officers and bolster drug task forces.
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Condiment Commentary
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Let’s talk about condiments. My wife and I were out to dinner last week with a few friends at a local restaurant and the food was wonderful. The conversation was fun, the service was great, the drinks were ample and the music was fantastic. All in all, a great evening out on the town. There…
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Why Pennsylvania Courts Won’t Be a Part of This Year’s Budget Hearings
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Lawmakers are holding hearings to dig into the budget ahead of the June 30 deadline. For the fourth year in a row, judicial officials won’t be required to appear.