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Centre County to Host 2026 State Games of America
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A national, Olympic-style sports festival is coming to Happy Valley. Centre County will play host to the State Games of America July 28 to Aug. 2, 2026, the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA) announced with the National Congress of State Games and the Keystone State Games on Tuesday. The event is expected to…
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Art in the Orchard: Centre County’s Newest Festival Week Tradition
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When Way Fruit Farm held its first Art in the Orchard in 2021, co-owner Jason Coopey didn’t envision it as a recurring event. After all, the festival only came about because Centre County’s well-established mid-July events — Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, People’s Choice Festival and Philipsburg Heritage Days — canceled for the second…
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Wet Your Whistle at These Wineries and Craft Beverage Producers During People’s Choice
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Pennsylvania-made wines and ciders will be available for tasting at the People’s Choice Festival July 11-14.
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Centre County Seeking Grant Funding to Support Homelessness Prevention, Mental Health Initiatives
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New grant funding could give a boost to Centre County’s homelessness prevention and mental health services. The county’s Office of Adult Services plans to apply for a $232,575 grant from the federal HOME-American Rescue Plan Supportive Services Program administered in Pennsylvania by the Department of Community and Economic Development. The grant opportunity comes “at a…
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GoFundMe Established to Help Residents Displaced by Bellefonte Apartment House Fire
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An online fundraiser has been established to aid residents displaced from their homes by a fire at a Bellefonte apartment house on Friday. The GoFundMe page is supporting six residents of four apartments at 134-136 E. High St. as they seek new places to live and to replace belongings. “I am hoping to raise funds…
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People’s Choice Festival Celebrates 30th Anniversary
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The annual People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts will celebrate its 30th anniversary from Thursday, July 11, to Sunday, July 14.
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Wellness in the Wild Retreat to Bring Yoga, Meditation and More to Local State Park
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Inspired by retreats and festivals she has attended in the past, event organizer Jenn Dashem has planned a weekend full of yoga, meditation, hiking, campfires and even hula hooping in Penn Roosevelt State Park.
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Cold Treats for Hot Days at Wasson Farm
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Wasson Farm Market serves up farm-fresh ice cream focused on in-season flavors.
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Takac, YMCA Partner for Back-to-School Drive
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State Rep. Paul Takac, D-College Township, and the YMCA of Centre County are once again partnering for a back-to-school donation drive to help provide supplies for local students. Donations will be accepted until Aug. 9, according to a news release. Items can be dropped off during regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…
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Buffalo Wild Wings Seeking Liquor License Transfer for Downtown State College Location
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Seven years after scrapping plans for a location in Ferguson Township, Buffalo Wild Wings may finally be coming to the Centre Region. The national restaurant chain has applied for a liquor license transfer to The Maxxen building, 131 Hiester Street in downtown State College, according to the agenda for Monday’s borough council work session. The…