Andrea Robinson
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Owner of Several State College Restaurants Expanding With Food Carts, New Eateries Outside of Downtown
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The internationally-inspired delights of Hitham Hiyajneh’s downtown State College eateries are starting to branch out of their cozy, reliable spots where they are peppered amongst the easy to walk to boutiques. For those who do not often venture into downtown often, Hiyajneh will be bringing his flavors closer to you. “I wanted to expand to…
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McLanahan’s Downtown Market Selling Bottles of Vodka, Rum and More Through Partnership With Penn State Alumni’s Holla Spirits
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When one thinks of McLanahan’s Downtown Market in State College, ordering a breakfast sandwich on a Monday morning before class might come to mind. Or perhaps the aroma of various ales and lagers lingering throughout A’s Pub on a busy Saturday night are conjured up. You might have even grabbed a six-pack or two of…
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Penn State’s AstroFest Celebrates 25th Year
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When the sun goes down and booths have closed for the night at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, art lovers and stargazers alike can rejoice in continuing to enrich their minds by visiting the Davey Laboratory on Penn State’s campus for the 25th anniversary of the ever-popular AstroFest. The free event presented by…
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New Downtown State College Cafe Hits the Sweet Spot
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Strolling through Downtown State College, you will find an abundance of restaurants dedicated to titillating your savory taste buds, but not too many places dedicated to satiating your sweet spot. Dulce Luca Café, a new bakery and coffee shop at 216 E. Calder Way, opened in late March ready to enter the oft overlooked niche.…
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Local Providers and Volunteers Work to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness, Support Patients
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local organizations like Mount Nittany Medical Center and the Centre Knitters Guild are helping to promote awareness about screenings and early detection. Angelique Cygan, a registered nurse and oncology breast navigator at the medical center, presented an educational seminar entitled “Early Detection is Best Protection” at the guild’s…
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Great Insect Fair Returns for First Time Since 2019
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The buzz in the air must mean the Great Insect Fair is finally back in town. After years in hibernation following a pause at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fair returns 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Snider Agricultural Arena on the University Park campus. The last fair was in 2019. …
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During ‘Red Zone’ and Year-Round, Mount Nittany ER Nurses Help Sexual Assault Survivors
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Penn State students have returned from their hometowns to campus for the start of classes like millions of other college and university students across the country. However, the start of the fall semester also marks the beginning of the “red zone.” The red zone is the period from late August until Thanksgiving break when national…
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State High Seniors Make Parking Personal
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Students entering their senior year at State College Area High School reported early to the north campus on Friday to personalize their parking spots — a first for the school. Seniors who paid extra for the opportunity to showcase their individuality were allowed to pick out their spots on a first-come, first-served basis. The event,…
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Coffee, Hemp & Tea Strives to Give State College Community a Unique Coffeehouse Experience
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Nestled in the historic Holmes-Foster neighborhood lies a unique, charming coffeehouse ready to entice taste buds. Coffee, Hemp & Tea, 313 W. Foster Ave. in State College, will celebrate its grand opening from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Following a soft opening this past spring, the coffeehouse owned by Nia and Angel Rodriguez will also…
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Bookshop Brings ‘Find Waldo’ Event to Downtown State College
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The Squirrel and Acorn Bookshop in downtown State College is hosting “Find Waldo Local,” an event co-sponsored by the American Booksellers Association and Candlewick Press, the publishing house of the wildly popular “Where’s Waldo” children’s book series. The bookshop was one of 300 locally owned bookstores nationwide picked to participate after owner Andrew Aschwanden submitted…