July 2026
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Owner of Failed Restaurant Ventures in State College High-Rise Sued for $1.1M in Unpaid Rent
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Updated 9:45 p.m. July 31, 2026. The company behind two planned restaurants that never opened in a downtown State College high-rise is facing a lawsuit seeking more than $1.16 million in unpaid rent and other costs. PSU Bagel Restaurant LLC planned to open Figo Italian Restaurant and Bagels & Co. on the ground floor of…
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Pennsylvania Asks Trump Admin How It Identified Potential Noncitizens Registered to Vote
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The Department of Homeland Security has said there may be more than 14,000 noncitizens registered to vote in the state but hasn’t provided details.
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Penn State Liberal Arts Building Reopens Following Damage From ‘Structural Issue’
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A Penn State building has reopened after being closed for seven months because of what the university termed a “localized structural issue.” The Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building, 137 Fischer Road, received a final re-occupancy permit from Department of Labor and Industry in June, university spokesperson Wyatt DuBois wrote in an email to StateCollege.com on…
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College Township Road to Be Closed 3 Days for Pipe Replacement
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Part of a road in College Township will be closed for about three days for completion of a pipe replacement project, according to PennDOT. West Branch Road will be closed between Woodside Drive and Route 45 starting Monday, Aug. 3. Traffic will be directed to use Woodside Drive to Route 45 during the closure of…
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Former Penn State Star Michael Mauti Named Director of Football Engagement
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A Penn State football letterman is entering a new role this season. Former Nittany Lion great Michael Mauti has been named the director of football engagement, according to the team’s online directory. He previously served as the associate director of development for Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn State, a role he began in 2024. Head coach…
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Inside/Outside State College: Excellent Restaurants Outside of Downtown
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In this column, I’ve expressed chagrin about the lack of higher-end restaurants in a downtown as dynamic as State College. While that’s true, there is good news outside of downtown.
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Citizens’ Police Academy Gives Residents Firsthand Look at Policing
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The free program, led by local law enforcement agencies throughout Centre County, gives participants the opportunity to learn about police work through classroom instruction, demonstrations and behind-the-scenes experiences.
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Annual Ice Cream Fest Returns to Downtown State College
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Dozens of frozen treats, family activities and a fundraiser for local nonprofits will return to State College this weekend as the State College Downtown Rotary Club hosts its 11th annual Ice Cream Fest. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, on the 200 and 300 blocks of South Allen…
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Local Historia: Bellefonte’s Legacy of Innovation
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Pioneering architect Anna Wagner Keichline’s Cadillac Building combined showroom space, repair facilities and offices under one roof, reflecting both the practical demands of the automobile age and the spirit of innovation that characterized Bellefonte in the early 20th century.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Has Sued the Trump Admin Dozens of Times. Here’s Everything to Know About Those Lawsuits
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The suits target Trump administration decisions regarding food stamps, student loans, health care and more.