Vincent Corso
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The new State College branch of the NAACP looks to give more voice to people of color
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A Juneteenth celebration was held June 19 in the Borough of State College, commemorating the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in 1865. While these celebrations are common elsewhere in the country, this was the first such event in State College. The ceremony, put together by the newly formed State College branch…
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Adventure Centre: As More People Look to the Outdoors for Entertainment, New Initiatives Enhance Area’s Standing as Recreation Hub
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When longtime road cyclist and outdoor recreation enthusiast Josh Stapleton started mountain biking with his two children, he quickly realized that while there is a wonderful, extensive trail system in nearby Rothrock State Forest, there weren’t many places for beginners to learn the sport.
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Adventure Centre: As more people look to the outdoors for entertainment, new initiatives are enhancing the area’s standing as a recreation hub
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When longtime road cyclist and outdoor recreation enthusiast Josh Stapleton started mountain biking with his two children, he quickly realized that while there is a wonderful, extensive trail system in nearby Rothrock State Forest, there weren’t many places for beginners to learn the sport. While the trails in the area are sought out by…
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‘Road Diet’ May Slim Down Boal Avenue
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A stretch of Boal Avenue may soon be going on a “diet,” slimming down to two lanes to improve safety and to make way for a bike lane on a gateway road to the Centre Region. Harris Township recently completed a study to determine the feasibility of such a project; an update for that…
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Dairy, Livestock Farmers in Central PA Are Navigating an Uncertain Spring
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Spring is typically a high-volume time for dairy farmers in the region. As the weather warms up, operators of small farms are able to get their cows out to pasture more often, and because of the higher-quality feed and natural cycle of cattle, cows make more milk in the spring. This made the sudden
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Help Me! I Want a Green Thumb
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We have lots of flowers around my house and, honestly, I don’t really understand them. Every spring, my partner, Becky, spends a lot of time planting pot after pot of flowers that she places all around our front and back porches and yard. This is on top of the multiple flower beds and vegetable…
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Still Rolling Strong: Entering 10th Year, State College Area Roller Derby a Source of Empowerment for Women of Varied Backgrounds
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They come together on roller skates; professors and students, bartenders and businesswomen, moms and daughters. Some are taller, or faster, than others. Some have been doing this for years; others are just picking it up. But one thing is for sure: They all are strong, and they are even stronger when
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Help Me! Our writer gets expert advice on how to keep his cars safely on the road
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I am not a car guy. While I appreciate a nice-looking automobile as much as the next guy, I just do not have much of a mechanical mind. And I’ve come to terms with that. But I would like to know some things to keep my cars running smoothly, because one thing is for…
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The Road(s) to Happy Valley: As Region Has Grown, Routes to Get Here Haven’t Kept Pace — But That’s Changing
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The work is long, difficult, expensive, and sometimes controversial. Traveling through construction sites can be aggravating. But business and government leaders say that to keep Centre County moving safely and thriving economically, the roads to and from Happy Valley have to grow right along with e
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Help Me! Our writer seeks something new and unique for his Valentine
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After the holidays fade away and I settle into the New Year, there is often a feeling of dread that creeps into my thoughts. It builds up as the calendar gets closer to the middle of February, because I know that Valentine’s Day is coming. Like many men, and surely many women too, the…