Community
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Local Philatelist Touts More Than 70 Years of Stamp Collecting
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For more than 70 years, Gerald Robbins has been collecting stamps. Beginning the hobby at only 8 years old, the local philatelist is now president of the local Mount Nittany Philatelic Society and a life member of both the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library.
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Outdoor Summer Concerts Return to St. Mark Lutheran Church
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St. Mark Lutheran Church’s Summer Outdoor Concert series returns with monthly performances featuring music from local and regional musicians playing under the pavilion at the congregation, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard. On Friday, June 26, singer-songwriter Mike Weyrauch returns for a second consecutive year. Weyrauch plays popular music as well as praise music and has performed…
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Parade and Festival Set for State College Pride 2026
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A parade and festival on Saturday will highlight State College Pride’s ever-growing annual celebration of community and inclusion. Hosted by Centre LGBT+, the sixth annual event will kick off at 10 a.m. with the parade starting near State College Area High School on Westerly Parkway for vehicles and South Allen Street and East Foster Avenue…
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World Cup Watch Party to Be Held at East End Social
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The U.S. Men’s National Team will begin World Cup play on Friday night, and community members can celebrate the occasion with a free outdoor watch party in State College. Centre Soccer Association, with support from Centre Region Parks & Rec, is sponsoring the family-friendly event at East End Social, the Downtown State College Improvement District’s…
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Centre Foundation Relaunches Grant Program to Support Innovative Community Ideas With Up to $100K
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Centre Foundation is bringing back a grant program that in the past helped launch several innovative projects that have become staples of the local community. Centre Inspires will award up to $100,000 through a competitive grant program to “a visionary project that demonstrates innovation, collaboration and broad community benefit,” according to the foundation. Introduced in…
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Pa., Local Officials Highlight Senior and WIC Voucher Program at Boalsburg Farmers Market
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Eligible seniors and WIC participants across Pennsylvania can once again use state and federally funded vouchers to purchase fresh produce directly from local growers, as state officials formally launched the 2026 Farmers Market Nutrition Program season Tuesday afternoon at the Boalsburg Farmers Market. The annual initiative provides low-income older adults and participants in the Special…
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With Record Number of Participants, Happy Valley Restaurant Week to Showcase ‘Greatest Hits’
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Happy Valley Restaurant Week is back June 12-21 with a record number of eateries participating in the showcase of Centre County’s culinary delights. The annual event will have 34 participating eateries, the most since it was relaunched in 2021 by marketing professionals Maggie Anderson and Matt Fern, according to organizers. “Greatest Hits” is the theme…
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Retired CATA Bus Gets New Life as First Responder Training Vehicle
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A former CATA transit bus no longer carries passengers around the Centre Region, but it is continuing to serve the public in a new capacity: helping train firefighters, rescue personnel and hazardous materials responders. CATA recently donated the retired New Flyer XN40 bus and fire extinguishers to the Centre County Public Safety Training Center in…
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‘Unearth a Story’ With Centre County Library’s Summer Program
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum is getting ready to launch its annual Summer Library Pursuit, an engaging summer reading and activity program that runs from June 15 through Aug. 1. This year’s theme, “Unearth A Story,” encourages individuals and families of all ages and abilities to explore the natural world, history and their own…