Evan Halfen
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‘A Family Experience.’ State College Area Christmas Tree Shop Celebrates 40 Years of Spreading Holiday Joy
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For four decades, families across Centre County have bundled up and made their way to the Cannizzaro Christmas Tree Shoppe, a small, family-run operation tucked beside Meyer Dairy that has become a generational holiday tradition in State College. This year marks the shop’s 40th anniversary, and for the Cannizzaro family, who took over the business…
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6th Annual Light Up Night to Ring in Holiday Season in Downtown State College
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Downtown State College will transform into a winter wonderland once again on Thursday for Light Up Night to kick off the holiday season. The Downtown State College Improvement District’s sixth annual event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on South Fraser Street, the 100 block of…
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Honeygrow Returns to Penn State Roots With Downtown State College Grand Opening
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Honeygrow officially opened its downtown State College restaurant Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., following a weekend of preview events leading up to launch day. The restaurant, located in the Pugh Centre at 160 E. Beaver Ave., hosted a family-and-friends event Saturday and a public preview Sunday before opening its doors to…
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SCASD to Host Special Education Paraprofessional Job Fair
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The State College Area School District is inviting community members to explore career opportunities at its Special Education Paraprofessional Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Panorama Village Administrative Center, 240 Villa Crest Drive. With more than 20 openings across the district, SCASD is seeking caring, dedicated individuals who are…
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Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes Revives Classic Diner Space in Downtown State College
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A familiar downtown State College landmark has a new tenant — and a new take on a classic American diner. Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes officially opened Monday at 131 S. Garner St., inside the historic 1947 Silk City Diner that once housed Baby’s Burgers and Shakes for over 30 years and most recently Oeuf…
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‘A Huge Relief.’ WHYY Deal Poised to Keep WPSU’s Mission Alive in Central PA
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Updated 3:55 p.m. Oct. 27, 2025 to clarify WHYY’s fundraising target. Public broadcasting in Central Pennsylvania is expected to stay on the air after months of uncertainty following Penn State’s approval earlier this month of a pending deal to sell WPSU to Philadelphia-based public media organization WHYY. For WPSU staff, the announcement marked a dramatic…
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Thousands Join ‘No Kings’ Protest, March in State College
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Thousands of protestors of all ages filled Penn State’s Old Main Lawn on Saturday afternoon as part of the nationwide “No Kings” Day of Action, a coordinated, nonviolent movement opposing President Donald Trump’s administration. More than 2,500 such events were held across the United States, uniting millions of protesters under the “No Kings” banner. The…
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Centre Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup, Expands With VR Showcase and Global Premieres
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The Centre Film Festival unveiled its 2025 lineup Monday evening at a press conference at The State Theatre, revealing a record-breaking year of premieres, new programming and community partnerships as the event prepares to celebrate its seventh season Nov. 10–16. This year’s festival will feature 90 Pennsylvania premieres, 22 U.S. premieres, 11 North American premieres…
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The Press Cider and Craft Beverage Tap House Opens in Downtown State College
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Downtown State College officially welcomed its newest gathering place on Thursday with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of The Press Cider and Craft Beverage Tap House at 113 Hiester Street. The ceremony drew residents, Penn State faculty, and local officials, marking the culmination of years of work to bring the project to life. The Press…
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Vigil, Protest in State College Mark 2nd Anniversary of Hamas Attack on Israel
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Members and supporters of Penn State’s Jewish community gathered Tuesday night for a vigil in remembrance of those killed in the Hamas-led attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. At the same time across town, student and local pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the street in a protest condemning the current war in Gaza that has…