November 2023
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Making a Big Impact on Small Business Saturday
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In celebration of Small Business Saturday, we want to share some little gestures that can make a big impact on the heart of our communities — the small businesses that give our neighborhoods character and charm and identity. The best part? You don’t need a huge budget to be a local cheerleader. Here are some…
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Great PA News Quiz: Thanksgiving Travel, 2024 Debate and Another Political Pay Bump
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In this week’s quiz: Thanksgiving travel forecasts for the turnpike, the lone 2024 vice presidential debate is coming to town, and one of “the most penalized projects” in Pennsylvania history.
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These Pa. Birds Will Be Renamed as Watchers Reckon with Racism, Inclusion
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Led by the American Ornithological Society, groups in PA and across the US are reviewing avian names to decouple birds from racism and boost inclusion.
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5 Takeaways from Penn State’s Loss to No. 12 Texas A&M
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Penn State picked up its first loss of the season following an admirable 89-77 effort in a game against No. 12 Texas A&M that was far closer than the final score might imply. The Nittany Lions are back in action Friday and will look to bounce back into the win column after the first defeat…
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5 Storylines to Follow as Penn State Takes on Michigan State
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Penn State football will look to make it another 10-win season on Friday evening with a Thanksgiving weekend clash against Michigan State at Ford Field in Detroit for a rare weather-free meeting against the Spartans. No weather delay expected for this one as the Nittany Lions try to end the regular season on a high…
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The Field Burger & Tap to Temporarily Close Beginning in Spring for Toftrees Resort Redevelopment
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One of the State College area’s most popular spots for burgers and shakes is expected to temporarily close beginning in the spring for its home to undergo a rebuild. The Field Burger & Tap “will be open through March,” before the major redevelopment of Toftrees Golf Resort in Patton Township begins, according to a post…
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New Tree Farms Are Growing Holiday Memories
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New tree farms aim to create family traditions and fill local demand for Christmas trees.
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The Lonely Moment of the Home Football Season’s End
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Shortly after the final whistle sounds for the final game in late November, the exodus begins. Fans walk out of the gates, senior football players gather on the field for a few last pictures in their home stadium and the staff and workers under the stadium begin to close up for the year. In the…
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Big Bonuses, Vast Powers and Corruption Charges: 5 Takeaways from an Investigation into DuBois’ Herm Suplizio
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A Spotlight PA investigation delved into how suspended DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio ended up at the center of one of the most sweeping political corruption cases in recent years in Pennsylvania.
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Centre Region’s Third Jersey Mike’s Location Planned in College Township
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The State College area’s newest Jersey Mike’s Subs location is in the planning stages in College Township. A land development plan recently submitted to the township and reviewed by its planning commission on Tuesday night proposes a Jersey Mike’s to be located at 430 Shiloh Road, between Premiere Drive and East Trout Road. The plan…