StateCollege.com Staff
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Light Up Night Kicks Off Holiday Season in State College
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State College ushered in the holiday season on Thursday with a night of family fun and festive cheer. The Downtown State College Improvement District’s sixth annual Light Up Night welcomed community members for the launch of the holiday light show in the Martin Luther King Plaza, entertainment, refreshments and of course Santa lighting the tree…
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Downtown Bellefonte Inc. Awards Business Innovation Grants
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Downtown Bellefonte Inc. this week approved funding for four innovation grant proposals submitted by businesses in the borough. The funds are awarded through DBI’s annual grant program, which is designed to help businesses in the Bellefonte area grow and better serve the local community. Program funding is made possible by Centre County Government. This year’s…
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Election 2025: State College Area School Board
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C-NET conducted interviews with candidates for local offices on the ballot for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Today we’re featuring the races for State College Area School Board. THE ELECTION Six candidates are running for four full-term seats on the State College Area School Board of Directors. Two are elected incumbents and one, Jesse…
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Annual CBICC Awards Honor 6 Local Businesses and Individuals
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The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County on Oct. 23 honored four businesses and two individuals for their outstanding efforts and contributions to the local community over the past year. The 2025 Centre County Business Awards were presented at the CBICC’s annual awards celebration at the Nittany Lion Inn’s Ballroom. “Year after year,…
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Election 2025: Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors
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StateCollege.com editor Geoff Rushton conducted interviews for C-NET with candidates for boards of supervisors and councils in the Centre Region for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Today we’re featuring the race for Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors. THE ELECTION Three candidates — two Democrats and one Republican — are seeking two at-large seats on…
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Election 2025: Harris Township Board of Supervisors
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StateCollege.com editor Geoff Rushton conducted interviews for C-NET with candidates for boards of supervisors and councils in the Centre Region for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Today we’re featuring the election for Harris Township Board of Supervisors. THE ELECTION One candidate — Christopher Murrell — is on the ballot for the sole position on…
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Election 2025: Halfmoon Township Board of Supervisors
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StateCollege.com editor Geoff Rushton conducted interviews for C-NET with candidates for boards of supervisors and councils in the Centre Region for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Today we’re featuring the race for Halfmoon Township Board of Supervisors. THE ELECTION Four candidates — two Democrats and two Republicans — are seeking two seats up for…
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Downtown State College Celebrates 24th Annual Fall Fest
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The Downtown State College Improvement District hosted its 24th annual Fall Fest on a picture-perfect autumn afternoon Saturday on the 200 block of South Allen Street. Hundreds of community members turned out for games, activities, pumpkins, food and entertainment. “Downtown Fall Fest is a beloved tradition that brings the heart of our community together,” Lee…
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Inaugural Maker Faire Happy Valley Brings Together Science and Crafts for Weekend of Fun
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Maker Faire Happy Valley will debut this weekend with a free, fun and hands-on celebration of creativity and ingenuity. Hosted by Discovery Space and The Rivet, and sponsored by Avail Technologies and PNC Bank, the event will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Axemann Brewery, 2042 Axemann Road, Bellefonte. Admission…
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Pop Up Ave Outdoor Market Returns to Downtown State College
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Pop Up Ave, the semiannual maker and vintage market, is back for another round this weekend in downtown State College. The fall edition of the outdoor pop-up event will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday on the 200 block of South Allen Street. Featuring a curated selection of 42 vendors, the market will…