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Lunch with Mimi: Erin Tench
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In May, Erin Tench was hired as the new executive director for the Pennsylvania Pink Zone, taking over for Miriam Powell. The Pennsylvania Pink Zone and Penn State Lady Lion Basketball are a unified force in the fight against breast cancer — on the court and off the court. Pink Zone promotes cancer awareness and…
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Taste of the Month: Revival Kitchen
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Take a beautiful drive through picturesque rolling hills and rich farmlands to a quaint, casual restaurant in Reedsville and have one of the best farm-to-table meals in Central Pennsylvania. Located at 6 North Main Street in Reedsville, Revival Kitchen, as the name suggests, is resurrecting old cooking methods and taking the concept of farm-to-table to…
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Myths and Truths about Down Syndrome
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and since 2009, the Centre Region Down Syndrome Society (CRDSS) has held its Buddy Walk to raise money and promote awareness. This year’s walk is October 15 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Here are some common “myths” and accompanying truths from the National Down Syndrome Society about people…
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Lunch with Mimi: Essence of Joy’s Anthony Leach
in Community & Entertainment, Latest Penn State News, Life Entertainment, Local News, State College, StateCollege.com—
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Town&Gown founder Mimi Barash Coppersmith sat down with Anthony Leach, conductor of Penn State’s renowned Essence of Joy choral ensemble, to talk about how he developed as a musician, his youth and his role in starting the choir in 1991.
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Taste of the Month: Courthouse Crepes
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Since the Bellefonte Cruise in June, Courthouse Crepes, on the corner of South Allegheny Street and West High Street in Bellefonte, has been creating a buzz with its wafer-thin crepes and mouthwatering half-pound burgers.
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Lunch with Mimi: Anthony Leach
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Transcribed by Elizabeth Anna Edkin A pianist, organist, singer, and composer, Anthony Leach came to Penn State in 1991 to work on his PhD in music education. Shortly after his arrival, he founded Essence of Joy, which has become renowned locally and across the country (and even internationally) and has since expanded to include Essence…
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Taste of the Month: Courthouse Crepes
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Since the Bellefonte Cruise in June, Courthouse Crepes, on the corner of South Allegheny Street and West High Street in Bellefonte, has been creating a buzz with its wafer-thin crepes and mouthwatering half-pound burgers. Just steps across the street from the historic Centre County Courthouse, the 1,300-square-foot restaurant is quickly becoming popular with locals and…
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PSU tourism students study conservation in Tanzania
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Julia Walker arrived in Tanzania to study at Udzungwa Mountains National Park knowing she wanted to pursue a career in tourism, but she did not have a clear understanding of all that is possible in the field, such as working for an ecolodge or conducting field work.
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Penn State Wrestling Announces 2016-17 Schedule
in Altoona, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Sports, Penn State Wrestling, Sports News, State College, StateCollege.com, Williamsport—
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Penn State wrestling announced its 2016-17 schedule on Thursday as the Nittany Lions look for yet another national title. Coach Cael Sanderson’s squad will once again wrestle seven home duals, including one in the Bryce Jordan Center.
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Taste of the Month: Barranquero Café
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Since March, locals and visitors in State College have enjoyed a cup of Colombian coffee at Barranquero Café, located at 324 East Calder Way. Owners and State College natives Susan Jermusyk and her uncle, Gerry Kistler, were inspired to open the coffee shop after visiting Café Jesús Martín in Co