Community
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Centre PACT Teens Award Over $14,600 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Supporting Youth
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Centre Foundation’s hands-on philanthropy program for Centre County high school students awarded grants totaling $14,621 to eight local nonprofit organizations supporting youth for 2026. Throughout the school year, Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions Created by Teens) student members identify pressing issues impacting their peers, solicit and evaluate nonprofit proposals, and ultimately award grants to programs that will…
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‘It’s Going to Bring a Lot of Joy to People Here.’ Long-Planned Skatepark Opens in State College
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Updated 8:43 a.m. May 30, 2026. State College celebrated the grand opening of its long-awaited public skatepark on Friday, marking the culmination of more than a decade of efforts and the fulfillment of a dream for many in the community. High Point Action Sports Park, 855 W. Whitehall Rd., is a 20,000-square-foot, wheelchair accessible facility…
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In the Field: Getting ‘Grounded in Boalsburg’ With Music on the Lawn
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This is the first in a series by Eric Zimmett called “In the Field,” in which he covers stories happening around town through field photography, field notes, and observations, focusing on how people, organizations, and businesses connect in the community. The big tree overlooking the lawn on Old Boalsburg Road provided shade on May 17…
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State College Celebrates Grand Opening of East End Social, Downtown’s ‘Summer Living Room’
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Music, food, beverages and community members filled Hiester Street on a picture-perfect Thursday evening as State College celebrated the grand opening of what organizers have called downtown’s “summer living room.” East End Social, an initiative by the Downtown State College Improvement District and Comet Properties, is a seasonal pocket park between East College Avenue and…
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10th Annual Family Fishing Picnic Offers Family-Friendly Outdoor Fun
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Spring Creek Chapter Trout Unlimited will welcome community members of all ages to the 10th Annual Family Fishing Picnic from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at Tussey Mountain Pond. The free, family-friendly event offers a fun-filled afternoon of fishing, outdoor activities and environmental education. ClearWater Conservancy is a partner and supporter of…
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Bob Perks Fund Launching ‘$20K for 20 Years’ Campaign to Support Local Cancer Patients
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The Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund is celebrating its 20th year in 2026, and to mark the occasion the State College-based nonprofit is launching a special fundraising campaign. The “$20K for 20 Years” Online Giving Campaign will launch on June 1 and will run for 20 weeks. The campaign goal of $20,000 will provide funding…
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Local Historia: The Central PA Legend Who Taught America to Sing
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In the era of snap orchestras, swing and the Big Band, one personality rose from the industrial heart of Pennsylvania to captivate audiences across the country and “taught America how to sing”: Fred Waring.
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State College Area Roller Derby to Host Pride-Themed Bout Benefiting Centre LGBT+
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State College Area Roller Derby will host a Pride-themed home team game at C3 Sports on Saturday, when the Happy Valley Hellbenders will take on the Nittany Nightmares in a matchup that blends competition with community support.
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Block Party to Kick Off East End Social Pocket Park in Downtown State College
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A ribbon-cutting and block party will celebrate the grand opening of East End Social, a new seasonal pocket park on Hiester Street in downtown State College. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Thursday with remarks from project organizers the Downtown State College Improvement District and Comet Properties followed by the ribbon-cutting. The block party will…
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games Set for 56th Year; Volunteers Needed
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania will celebrate its 56th annual Summer Games June 4-6 as more than 2,000 athletes and coaches visit the Penn State campus for the organization’s largest annual statewide event. Support from approximately 1,000 volunteers helps it all run smoothly, and opportunities for community members and groups to help out are still available. “We…