Business
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Letters: Judicial Retention Disinformation; Be Informed About Casino; 2nd Home Scourge; Yes on Retention; Weigh In on Sign Ordinance
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Some Pennsylvania voters recently received judicial retention political mailers for the Nov. 4 election falsely accusing Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices of politically “gerrymandering the map for Democrats.” We’d like to set that record straight. The PA Supreme Court did not gerrymander a map. It followed the law to protect voters, and declared the 2011 PA congressional…
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Developers, Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking for Condo Hotel in State College
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Construction will soon be getting underway for a condominium hotel in State College that will be the first of its kind in a college market. Project developers, local leaders and community members on Friday afternoon celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Nittany Residence Club, a planned nine-story, 70-unit building at the corner of South Atherton…
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The Press Cider and Craft Beverage Tap House Opens in Downtown State College
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Downtown State College officially welcomed its newest gathering place on Thursday with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of The Press Cider and Craft Beverage Tap House at 113 Hiester Street. The ceremony drew residents, Penn State faculty, and local officials, marking the culmination of years of work to bring the project to life. The Press…
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Take a Look Inside The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center’s Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center marked a new chapter in its 31-year history on Thursday afternoon with the celebration of a yearlong, comprehensive renovation. Owner Scholar Hotel Group, which acquired the Penn Stater and the Nittany Lion Inn from Penn State in 2023, welcomed community members for a ribbon cutting and to showcase…
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New Convenience Store Planned for Vacant Property on West College Avenue in Ferguson Township
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A new convenience store is in the works for a Ferguson Township property that has been vacant for more than five years. The township’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved Drytop Beverages LLC’s request to transfer a liquor license for a convenience store to be located at 913 W. College Ave. The property has sat…
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Benner Township Supervisors Sign Off on Final Plans for Bellefonte Area Wawa Location
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Benner Township’s Board of Supervisors on Monday gave final approval to plans for one of four anticipated Wawa locations in Centre County. The township last year conditionally approved the land development plan for a 6,600-square-foot Wawa store and gas station at the intersection of Benner Pike and Eagle Point, directly across from Sheetz. But the…
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Summit Set to Discuss Airline Service in Centre County
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Business and transportation officials will discuss the current state and future of airline service in Centre County at a forum next week. The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County will host the first State College Air Service Summit from 8:15 to 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 14 in the maintenance hangar at State College…
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Penn State-Themed Restaurant and Entertainment Spot Happy Valley Live Set to Open in State College
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A long dormant State College area restaurant building is ready to come to life again. Happy Valley Live, the new restaurant from Pat Romano of Philipsburg’s We Are Inn, is set to begin its soft opening on Wednesday at 1031 E. College Ave. The building, located just a mile down the road from Beaver Stadium…
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Making an Impact: New Penn State Incubator Offers Workforce, Economic Benefits for the Community
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Penn State’s Impact Incubator formed to help solve a skill gap problem that employers and business development organizations have found among new graduates entering the workforce.
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A Gem of a Partnership: Moyer and Bauman Team Up to Create a More Personal Jewelry Experience
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When Lori Moyer and Jamie Bauman combined forces to form Moyer Bauman Jewelers in January, they weren’t just creating a new business. They were merging 60 years of industry experience and a shared passion for making personal connections with their customers.