Community
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Time-Honored Homecoming Traditions
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As the weather turns cooler and the leaves on the trees start to transform from green into orange, red and gold, local schools start gearing up for their homecoming celebrations.
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CEO of Planned Nittany Mall Casino Says Project Is on Track, Addresses Opponents’ Concerns
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The CEO of the company behind the planned casino at the Nittany Mall on Thursday addressed concerns of community members who oppose it, but emphasized that the project is happening, despite the recent departure of development partner Bally’s. Speaking at the regular meeting of College Township Council, SC Gaming CEO Eric Pearson devoted most of…
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Owner of Several State College Restaurants Expanding With Food Carts, New Eateries Outside of Downtown
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The internationally-inspired delights of Hitham Hiyajneh’s downtown State College eateries are starting to branch out of their cozy, reliable spots where they are peppered amongst the easy to walk to boutiques. For those who do not often venture into downtown often, Hiyajneh will be bringing his flavors closer to you. “I wanted to expand to…
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Fundraiser Supports Patton Township Church’s Recovery From Fire
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An online fundraiser is supporting the recovery efforts of a Centre Region church that saw its sanctuary destroyed and other parts of the building damaged in a fire last weekend. A GoFundMe has been established to help Woodycrest United Methodist Church in Patton Township with rebuilding expenses that are not covered by insurance. Donations can…
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Grab Your Lederhosen and Head to OktoberFest at Tussey Mountain
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Tussey Mountain’s OktoberFest will make its return on Friday, Sept. 27. The festival will take place in the mountain’s amphitheater and will include traditional food, music and beer.
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Sonia De Los Santos Kicks Off Return of School-Time Matinee Series at Center for the Performing Arts
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Grammy Award-nominated family-music singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos will kick off the long-awaited return of the School-Time Matinee series at the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the community is invited to the bilingual Spanish-English performance at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, in Eisenhower Auditorium. General-admission tickets are…
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State College Considers Loan to Convert Former Frat House Into New Home for Centre Helps
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A former fraternity house owned by the State College Redevelopment Authority for the past three years is poised to become the new home for Centre Helps. State College Borough Council on Monday discussed — and generally supported — loaning $1.5 million to the Redevelopment Authority to renovate two floors of the former Alpha Chi Sigma…
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New Outdoor Mural Unveiled in Downtown State College
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A new piece of public art highlighting some iconic local institutions is brightening an alley in downtown State College. Unveiled on Monday, the mural is located along McAllister Alley near the Calder Way intersection, on the west side of the Calder 1 building above India Pavilion. Building owners the Friedman family and property management and…
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Second Annual Happy Valley Rodeo Brings Cowboys and Clowns to Centre County
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Lucky E Rodeo Company of Broadalbin, New York, returned to the Centre County Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall on Friday and Saturday for the second annual Happy Valley Rodeo. Penn State’s Delta Theta Sigma hosted the rodeo for its second year, and over 100 cowboys and cowgirls, hailing from all over Pennsylvania, registered to compete…
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Local Teams to Compete for Adult Literacy at 25th Annual Maxwell Community Spelling Bee
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For 25 years, local community members have had the opportunity to chase a feeling of accomplishment while simultaneously raising money for a great cause during Mid-State Literacy Council’s annual Ron and Mary Maxwell Community Spelling Bee.