Vincent Corso
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Breaking Barriers: Divine Lipscomb’s Journey from the Streets of NY to State College Borough Council
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Standing in front of the Allen Street Gates before a crowd of community members in June 2020, Divine Lipscomb made a statement that changed the course of his life. The people were gathered for a Justice for Black Lives protest, which was part of a nationwide movement against police brutality and racial injustice. Lipscomb was…
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Shave New World: Local Barbers Are Keeping a Tradition Alive by Offering Fresh Cuts with Old-School Charm
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Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series of stories profiling Centre Countians at work. There may be few things more nostalgic than a visit to the barber shop. From the hum of the clippers to the ring of the cash register; from the traditional red, white, and blue pole to sitting back in…
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County Considers Requiring Employees to Be Vaccinated or Tested Weekly for COVID-19
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Centre County government is considering a policy requiring proof of vaccination or weekly COVID testing for its approximately 560 workers. Commissioners Mark Higgins and Michael Pipe are in favor of the potential policy, while Steven Dershem said during a Dec. 21 board meeting that he cannot support the plan. The policy came up during the…
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A (Frozen) Winter Warmer: Big Spring Spirits Adds a Cool Twist to Traditional Holiday Eggnog
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I don’t know how it happened, but the holidays are upon us once again. The trees and lights are up, thestores are bustling, and Christmas music is playing everywhere you go. Whew, it sure is a lot of work: bakingthe cookies, figuring out gifts, and writing holiday cards. But in the end, it is all…
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SCAR Derby Looking for New Home to Keep League Rolling
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For 11 years, State College Area Roller Derby thrived at Penn Skates. The roller rink provided a place for derby teammates to train, grow and compete. Now, with the closure of the venue, SCAR Derby is looking for a new home to keep the league rolling. Penn Skates held its final skate on Oct. 17…
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5 Wines to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner: Take Your Meal to the Next Level with the Right Bottle, or Two
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Every year, once the leaves turn and the weather gets brisk, I start to get excited about Thanksgiving. After all, what is not to love about a day that is centered on food, family, friends, and football? That Thanksgiving dinner is one of the best meals of the year — turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green…
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Centre County Commissioners Support Second Tourism Grant Funded by American Rescue Plan
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Boosted by federal and county support, tourism is back on the rise in Centre County after the detrimental impacts of the pandemic. In July, the Centre County Board of Commissioners provided a $250,000 grant from American Rescue Plan funds to The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau that helped to boost visitation and hotel occupancy in Centre…
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Food Bank Partners with SCASD to Provide Holiday Meals to Those in Need
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Once again, State College Food Bank is working toward the goal that no one in Centre County goes without a Thanksgiving dinner. On Tuesday evening, a little more than week away from the holiday, cars lined the State College Area School District Delta Program parking lot as food bank staff and volunteers loaded up turkeys…
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Band Shell Proposed for Bellefonte’s Talleyrand Park
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Building a band shell in Talleyrand Park seems to be “universally popular idea,” resident Rick Jacobs told the Bellefonte Borough Council during a Nov. 1 meeting. Jacobs is part of a committee that is raising funds for a potential band shell that would provide a new place for concerts in the park. The community group…
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Centre County to Conduct Broadband Assessment, Develop Strategic Plan for Closing Gaps
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BELLEFONTE — In this day and age, high speed internet is an essential tool. Yet, there are some parts of Centre County where service is lacking. In order to address this, Centre County agreed to have a tech company assess local needs and develop a broadband strategic plan. “This really marks a new effort by…