Business
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College Township Industrial Development Authority Offering 2nd Round of Small Business Grants
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The College Township Industrial Development Authority (CTIDA) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Small Business Grant Program, a reinvestment initiative designed to strengthen the small business community along the Gateway Corridor of East College Avenue. With $25,000 in available funding, the program will provide grants of up to $5,000 (with a required 50/50 match) to eligible…
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Fun Is Growing This Fall at Happy Valley Agventures
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This story originally appeared in Town&Gown magazine’s Fall/Winter Preview. It’s hard to beat fall in Happy Valley, with football weekends back on the calendar, fall foliage at its peak and fun for the whole family to enjoy. One of the best parts of autumn in Happy Valley has been growing around us all summer long.…
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Uber Says It Has a Solution to Pa.’s Public Transit Funding Problem. There’s a Big Catch
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Uber wants Pa. lawmakers to officially classify its drivers as independent contractors, stripping them of certain rights.
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Bringing the Farm Downtown: Rooted Farmstead Sets Up Shop in Calder Way Pop-Up
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Rooted Farmstead, a Bellefonte area flower farm known for its pick-your-own fields, workshops and community events, has brought its interactive floral experience to downtown State College. The farm is operating a shop through the end of September in the Calder Way Pop-Up space at 236 E. Calder Way, offering fresh-cut flowers, a bouquet bar, plants…
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‘Good Food’ With Goot Essa
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What began as an effort to keep Amish families on the farm has grown into a business that ships cheeses, jams and more, all made in Happy Valley with local milk and produce.
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With a New Name and New Owners, State College Cheesesteak Shop to Hold Grand Opening
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A downtown State College cheesesteak shop is reopening under new owners and a new name. Penn Steaks, 119 S. Pugh St., will hold a grand opening from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. The restaurant was previously known as Campus Steaks since it opened in 2023 under different owners. The grand opening will include complimentary…
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Recent Penn State Grad’s New State College Area Coffee Shop Serves Up Quality Drinks and a Welcoming Environment
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A new coffee shop near Lemont is offering a focus on quality drinks and a welcoming atmosphere. Eden Valley Coffee Co. was founded by Penn State graduate Zoe Duffus and began serving customers at 165 Elmwood Street in late July after nearly a year of planning, permits and renovations. Duffus, 23, is originally from Fort…
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Marriott Hotel to Open Near State College Regional Airport in 2026
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A new extended-stay hotel is slated to open late next year near State College Regional Airport. Construction got underway this month for a TownePlace Suites by Marriott near the intersection of Fox Hill and Bernel roads in Patton Township, developers of the project said on Thursday. The 89-room hotel, which is expected to open in…
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The Big Impact of Pennsylvania Pharmacy Closures, Explained in 3 Maps
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Hundreds of pharmacy closures since 2020 have left patients with fewer options across Pennsylvania.
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Claire’s Begins ‘Store Closing’ Sale at Nittany Mall Location
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A longtime Nittany Mall store may be closing soon as its company begins voluntary bankruptcy proceedings. Jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s is holding a “store closing” sale, offering 50% to 70% discounts on all inventory. The location also has a kiosk with interest forms for equipment and fixtures. A closing date has not been advertised.…