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State College Area Student Among 4 Winners in WPSU Poetry Writing Contest
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A State College area student is one of four winners from around Pennsylvania in WPSU’s 2026 Poetry Writing Contest. Evelyn Morath, an eighth grade student in the State College Area School District, was named the winner of the sixth through eighth grade category for her poem “Parental Pruning.” More than 200 students from 40 school…
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Centre County Theater Company to Stage Its First Musical
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A Centre County theater company will stage it first musical with a production of a classic comedy by Stephen Sondheim. Sock & Buskin Theatre Company will present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” April 30 through May 3 at the The Shop in Zion, 129 Snyder Brook Lane, Bellefonte. “Both our…
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Mount Nittany Health Hosts 2nd Annual Community Day
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Mount Nittany Health’s Community Day will return for a second year with a free, family-friendly event filled with games, activities and hands-on learning experiences designed to bring health and wellness to life. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Mount Nittany Health Toftrees, 164 Greenview Drive.…
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Nittany Valley Symphony to Conclude 59th Season With ‘Hearts on Fire’
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The Nittany Valley Symphony will present its 2025–26 season finale, “Hearts on Fire,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Bellefonte Area High School. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $5 for students and youth. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 814-231-8224. “Hearts on Fire” brings love, loss and transcendence to the fore…
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State College Celebration to Mark Earth and Arbor Days With Food, Entertainment and Education
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State College will celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a community festival featuring live music, local food vendors and interactive engagement stations. The Earth and Arbor Day Celebration will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, in Sidney Friedman Park, 241 S. Fraser St. “This is an opportunity for community…
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APIDA Festival Returns for 4th Year in Downtown State College
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An annual celebration of Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American culture will bring music, artistic performances and cuisine to downtown State College. The fourth annual APIDA Festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, on South Fraser Street and in the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. The festival is organized by…
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Happy Valley Improv to Host New Round of ‘Improv Inferno’ Benefiting Local Charity
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A popular Happy Valley Improv show is back for another round, this time to raise money for community members in need. “Improv Inferno” takes the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Blue Brick Theatre, 209 W. Calder Way in State College Five members of the company will perform live improv while consuming…
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Centre County Job Fair Expected to Feature More Than 100 Employers
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Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with more than 100 employers at an upcoming Centre County event. The second annual Centre County Spring Job Fair will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at C3 Sports, 200 Ellis Place, State College. PA CareerLink Centre County and the Chamber of…
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Centre County United Way Opens Women United Grant Applications
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Centre County United Way has opened the application period for the Women United Grant program, inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support programs that create lasting, measurable impact for women and children across Centre County. Women United, a leadership giving initiative of Centre County United Way, brings together women committed to strengthening…
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Centre County Library and Historical Museum Names New Executive Director
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Centre County Library and Historical Museum has selected its new executive director. Tina Zins’ appointment began on March 16. She succeeds Denise Sticha, who retired in December after more than seven years in the role and more than 30 years in library work. Zins brings 15 years of experience advocating for equitable library services and…