Community
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March Is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and American Red Cross Month in Centre County
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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved two proclamations at the Tuesday, March 12, meeting, declaring March as both Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and American Red Cross Month in Centre County. Marisa Ferger spoke on behalf of both the Eastern and Western Pennsylvania chapters of the Bleeding Disorders Foundation to shed light on…
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Delhi Junction Indian Restaurant to Open in Downtown State College
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Indian restaurant Delhi Junction is set to open soon at 128 Locust Lane in downtown State College. The eatery will be housed in the former location of College Pizza underneath College Mart and operated under new ownership by Resham Dadra. College Pizza, a former late-night staple, rebranded and opened as Allen Street Pizza at 128 S. Allen…
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State College Choral Society Celebrates 75 Years
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Rich in tradition, beautiful art, and community engagement, the State College Choral Society is music to the ears of many as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. The choral society was established in December 1948, when the 35-member Music Section of the Women’s Club in State College recruited men for a performance of Bach’s B minor…
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AAUW State College Offering Community Action Grants
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Working on its mission to advance equity for women and girls, AAUW State College is now accepting applications for Community Action Grants from Centre County nonprofits for the 2024-2025 program year. The deadline to apply is April 15. “These grants expand the opportunities for everyone to participate productively in the economy,” AAUW State College wrote a…
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Bryce Jordan Center Lights Up Orange for MS Awareness Week
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As thousands of fans poured into the Bryce Jordan Center for Tuesday night’s Zach Bryan concert, they no doubt noticed the Penn State arena glowing in orange. The Jordan Center’s exterior was lit in orange in recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, March 10-16. “Seeing the Bryce Jordan Center illuminated in orange is symbolic of…
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SCASD Appoints New Human Resources Director
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The State College Area School Board on Monday unanimously approved the appointment of the district’s new human resources executive director and compliance/Title IX officer. Michelle Simpson will succeed Linda Pierce, who is retiring in June. Simpson comes to SCASD from the Bellefonte Area School District, where she was the human resources director since 2016 and…
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How Much Will SCASD’s Park Forest Middle School Project Cost? Board Hears Projections, Recommendation
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An option recommended by district administration for replacing Park Forest Middle School has a preliminary cost estimate of up to $100 million, planners told the State College Area School Board on Monday. As part of its district-wide facilities master plan process, the district and architect Crabtree Rohrbaugh and Associates (CRA) have been exploring three potential…
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Arts Festival Accepting Entries for Images 2024 Exhibition
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has issued a call for entries for its juried fine art exhibition, Images 2024. The exhibition will run from July 1-31 at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St. Artists 16 and older whose primary residence is in Pennsylvania can submit applications for entry until May 3 at…
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4 Centre County Projects Receive $4.5M in Funding from Federal Spending Bill
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Federal spending bills passed by Congress last week will allocate nearly $4.5 million to four Centre County community projects, according to U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. The bill package totaling $4.6 billion is the first wave of federal funding for 2024 and averted a government shutdown after being signed by President Joe Biden. Casey requested a…
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Penn Highlands Community College to Open Centre County Location
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Penn Highlands Community College has signed a lease for its new location in Centre County. Opening this fall, Penn Highlands Centre County will be located on the second floor of the Match Factory building in Bellefonte, according to a news release on Monday. The 5,200-square-foot space will feature three classrooms, a computer lab, conference room,…