Centre County Gazette
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Coolio to Perform at Philipsburg Fest
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Coolio, the Grammy award-winning artist known for “Gangsta’s Paradise” and for his show, “Cookin’ with Coolio,” will be performing in Philipsburg on July 10 at the We Are Inn as part of Philipsburg Fest. Philipsburg Fest is a one-day event that will start with the Wilderness City 5K around Cold Stream at 9 a.m. and…
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Philipsburg to Pay Tribute to Revolutionary War Hero
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PHILIPSBURG — Following a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the traditional Sunday memorial service, with military honors for all veterans, will be held in the yard of the Mud Church, near the Founders’ Oak, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 30. Participants will include an honor guard composed of members of veterans’ groups, plus the…
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Penn State’s In-Person Graduation Means a Return to State College Visitors
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By Centre County Report | Dayna Brewer Since COVID hit last year the local hospitality industry has taken a hard hit. But with Penn State holding its first in-person commencement since December 2019, hotels and bed and breakfasts have booked up for this weekend. “This will be the busiest weekend that this area has enjoyed…
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State High Baseball Optimistic and Motivated for 2021 Season
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Video by Casey Kummer | Centre County Report The State College baseball team’s season-opener on Tuesday marked the Little Lions’ first game since 2019. While they left Central Dauphin with a 3-0 loss, they’re optimistic about this season. Head coach Jeremy Dinsmore says his team’s experience will help through the season and in developing younger…
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State Patty’s Day Weekend Brings Heightened Concern Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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It’s been a Penn State student-created drinking tradition since 2007: State Patty’s Day, a weekend of drinking in bars and apartments in State College. The weekend has caused headaches for the borough, university and residents, but in recent years has been on the decline. Since its peak in 2011, police and EMS calls have dropped.…
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You’re a Good One, Mr. Grinch
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Dressed as the Grinch, Hotel State College director of operations Curtis Shulman spread holiday spirit throughout last weekend in front of the iconic Corner Room.
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Some Local Gyms Defy Ban on Indoor Operations
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Days after Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine put new temporary restrictions in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including a mandate prohibiting gyms from operating indoors, Victory Sports & Fitness in College Township remained open for people to get their reps in.
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Bellefonte Pizza Hut Moving to New Location
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Come spring, Pizza Hut will move from its longtime location on East Bishop Street in Bellefonte to a new space closer to the heart of town.
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Victorian Christmas to Sponsor Giving Day in Bellefonte
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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas was canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, so in order to support the community, the event committee has put its energy into holding Giving Day in downtown Bellefonte on Saturday.
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Development Plans Submitted for Former Hilltop Mobile Home Site
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Plans have been submitted for a proposed two-building residential development on the site of the former Hilltop Mobile Home Park.