February 2026
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Shapiro Vows to Block ICE Detention Centers, Warns of Devastating Impact on Local Pa. Communities
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Gov. Josh Shapiro stopped short of discussing what his administration might do following a private meeting with local officials from Berks and Schuylkill Counties.
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Penn State Plans to Sell State College Regional Airport to Centre County Airport Authority
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The Centre County Airport Authority would acquire full ownership of State College Regional Airport under a proposed sale approved by the authority’s board and the Penn State Board of Trustees on Thursday. The transaction still requires the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and other entities, a process that could take several months, according to…
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Trace McSorley Leaving Penn State for Job With Buffalo Bills
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Trace McSorley is headed back to the big leagues. The Penn State assistant quarterbacks coach will join the Buffalo Bills in an unknown role, according to a report by Lions247’s Daniel Gallen. McSorley has since been removed from the team’s online staff directory, seemingly confirming the report. McSorley, who was set to enter his second…
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‘One of the Greatest Privileges of My Life.’ Pasquinelli Retiring After 41 Years of Leadership at Strawberry Fields
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A longtime Centre County nonprofit leader is retiring after more than four decades of transformational human services leadership Cynthia “Cindy” Pasquinelli plans to step down on July 31 from her role as executive director of Strawberry Fields, Inc., where she has guided and grown programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism…
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Womer No Longer Running for 77th State House District
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A Philipsburg Democrat who planned to challenge state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, in the May primary for the 77th State House District has dropped out of the race. Zach Womer confirmed in an email to StateCollege.com and a Facebook post on Thursday morning that he would not pursue his campaign. He initially announced plans…
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Get to Know Penn State Safety Marcus Neal Jr.
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Penn State added a “shark” to its secondary this offseason with the addition of Iowa State transfer safety Marcus Neal Jr., who spoke to the media on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since arriving in Happy Valley. Neal picked up the nickname from his play style, and he confirmed he’ll bring his iconic shark…
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ICE Facilities Are Planned for Pa. Will the Shapiro Admin Sue to Stop Them?
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The Trump administration is planning massive Pa. ICE facilities in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, despite state and local concerns.
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Pennsylvania Holds Tons of Special Elections. That Costs Taxpayers Millions
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Pennsylvania has held 47 special elections since 2017, more than any other state.
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The Machine Returns to State College With Immersive Pink Floyd Experience
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The Machine takes the stage at the State Theatre on April 3 with a show built not just to recreate Pink Floyd’s music, but to inhabit it.
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Penn State Alum Returns to Campus With Cast of Tony-Winning ‘Hadestown’ at Eisenhower Auditorium
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“Hadestown,” the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards—including Best New Musical—and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will make its Penn State debut at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 2 and 3, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The cast features 2023 Penn State musical theater graduate Ryaan Farhadi. Tickets are $74 for adults, $48…