Community
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‘A Quest for Spontaneity’: The Intricate Ornaments of Jim Byrnes
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Jim Byrnes crafts molten glass into intricate Christmas ornaments.
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Another Busy Weekend of Holiday Happenings in Centre County
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It’s another busy weekend of holiday festivities around Centre County. Check out the community celebrations, festivals, markets, entertainment and more happening Dec. 8-10. And stay informed on what’s coming up throughout the season with our Holiday Guide! BELLEFONTE VICTORIAN CHRISTMASFriday, Dec. 8, to Sunday, Dec. 10Bellefontebellefontevictorianchristmas.com A full weekend of activities are on tap for…
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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Set for 42nd Year
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Update: The Bellefonte Winter Market at Talleyrand Park has been moved to Saturday because of weather concerns on Sunday. The Christmas Cruise on the Creek, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed to a date to be determined. Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, one of the community’s most cherished Christmas traditions, will deck the streets with holiday…
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Bringing the Magic of Santa Claus to Centre County
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Saint Nick’s local representatives spread joy throughout Centre County
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Children’s Space Opens at Centre County Courthouse
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A newly renovated space at the Centre County Courthouse is designed to calm and comfort some of the most vulnerable participants in the legal system. Court officials, community volunteers and supporters on Wednesday dedicated the new children’s space, a bright and peaceful room for kids who must be at the courthouse for meetings, hearings and…
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Centre County PAWS Waives Adoption Fees for Holiday Season
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Centre County PAWS is hoping to give more pets a home for the holidays. The nonprofit animal shelter is waiving adoption fees for adult cats and dogs (age 1 and older) through Dec. 17. All other normal adoption procedures apply during the “Home for the Holidays” promotion. “All of our dogs and cats deserve to…
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CATA to Make Bus Route Adjustments Amid Driver Shortage
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority will make several mid-year route adjustments as it deals with the impacts of a nationwide bus driver shortage. Six routes will see changes to frequencies or stops beginning Jan. 8: the College Avenue Connector, Atherton Street Connector, NE Martin Street Express, VE Vairo Express, HU Toftrees/University Terrace and Red Link. “The…
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Cafe Closing at State College Airport
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A cafe located inside State College Regional Airport is closing after about eight months in business. Up Up and Away Cafe will permanently close on Dec. 15, according to a post its Facebook page. Before closing, it will have limited hours of 5 a.m. to noon through Dec. 8 and again on Dec. 10 (closed…
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Strychnine Corner: A ‘Vile Nest’ of Saloons in 1865 Bellefonte
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An aged frame containing two sepia photographs is located in the Centre County Library & Historical Museum. They are believed to be the oldest known photographs of Bellefonte’s streetscape. Upon closer analysis, the photos come into focus and reveal some of their mysteries. The infamous photo of Strychnine Corner was taken in 1865, along with…
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CATA to Launch New Mobile App for Microtransit Service
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority is launching a new mobile app for its on-demand microtransit service this month. The new CATAGo app, powered by transit technology company Via, will be available for download on iOS and Android platforms beginning Dec. 8 and will replace the current TransLoc app on Dec. 13, according to a news…