June 2025
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Talent Shines at Phyllis Triolo Music Competition
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Talented young performers from across Central Pennsylvania took center stage at the 41st annual Phyllis Triolo Music Competition.
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State College Celebrates Local Food and Drink at 3rd Sips & Sounds Festival
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Downtown State College Improvement District’s (DSCID) annual Sips and Sounds Downtown returned for a third year of craft beverages, food and live music on Friday in Sidney Friedman Park. The […]
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Penn State Football Lands Commitments From In-State Defensive End, Tennessee Offensive Tackle
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Penn State football added two more pieces to its 2026 recruiting class as four-star defensive end Jackson Samuels Ford and three-star offensive tackle Jack Fuchs both announced their commitments to […]
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Mrs. Roper Romp to Benefit Out of the Cold
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A sea of red wigs and oversized jewelry will take over downtown State College on Saturday, June 28, and for a good cause.
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Penn State to Begin Priority Hiring Consideration for Employees at Closing Campuses
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Penn State this week introduced plans to offer “priority hiring consideration” for jobs university-wide to eligible employees at the seven campuses slated for closure in the spring of 2027. The […]
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Democrats Are Trying to Figure Out What to Do About John Fetterman. One of Them Is Stepping Up
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ENOLA, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania isn’t even up for reelection until 2028, but already a one-time primary foe, former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, is crisscrossing […]
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Fights Over Transit, Skill Games and Overall Spending Mean the Pa. Budget Will Again Be Late
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Impasses don’t mean much unless they stretch for more than a few weeks. Then, they start having serious consequences for schools, libraries and more.
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Dates Set for THON 2026
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The 2026 edition of THON, Penn State’s 46-hour dance marathon and the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, will take place from Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22, at […]
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Penn State Wrestling, Women’s Volleyball Fuel No. 16 Ranking in Final Learfield Cup Standings
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A national title in a return-to-glory season for women’s volleyball. ANOTHER national championship in wrestling. Impressive Final Four appearances by men’s ice hockey, men’s lacrosse and football. In several ways, […]
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Bellefonte Police Roll Out Blue Envelope Program to Support Drivers With Disabilities
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A routine traffic stop can be a stressful experience for any driver, but for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities or other communication challenges that experience can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why the Bellefonte Borough Police Department has launched a simple but powerful initiative with the Blue Envelope Program.