Community
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Renamed State College Regional Airport Begins a New Era
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Friday marked the start of a new era for central Pennsylvania’s primary commercial service airport. Airport, business and government officials gathered on a sunny and breezy afternoon to unveil the new sign for the State College Regional Airport as the facility officially changed its name from the University Park Airport moniker it has had since…
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Local Artist Pushes ‘Limitations’ with Latest Exhibit
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BELLEFONTE — Local artist Eric Markievich remembers beginning to create art as one of his earliest memories. Recently, Markievich displayed his own exhibit in the Special Exhibitions Gallery in the Bellefonte Art Museum in September and October. Markievich’s mixed-media exhibit, titled “Singularity, and the Grand Delusion,” created a narrative of things in life that aren’t…
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Military Appreciation Events Planned Around Centre County
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Centre County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday proclaimed November as Military Appreciation Month in the county ahead of a series of community events to honor service members, veterans and their families. In State College and on Penn State’s campus, the university and borough are partnering for Military Appreciation Week events from Nov. 3 to Nov.…
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State College Area’s 5th Annual Cranksgiving Food Drive to Benefit Centre County YSB
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CentreBike, a local non-profit organization committed to bicycle advocacy, will welcome the community to the fifth annual Cranksgiving food drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The bicycle-powered food drive benefiting the Centre County Youth Service Bureau begins at Videon Central, 2171 Sandy Drive, State College. Riders will depart at 11 a.m. and visit…
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‘Kish for the Cure’ Auction to Support Local Cancer Charities
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Kish Bank is inviting the public to join in the fight against cancer through its Kish for the Cure Online Auction fundraiser benefiting local cancer-related nonprofit organizations. From Nov. 8–17, bidders can support an important cause while bidding on items that include premium baskets, experiences, collector memorabilia and more. Kish for the Cure is an…
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Fall Bulb Planting: A Guide to Tulips, Daffodils, Muscari and More
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As autumn’s colors paint our landscape, it’s time to prepare for the beauty of spring. Planting tulip, daffodil and muscari (commonly known as grape hyacinth) bulbs in the fall ensures a colorful and welcome surprise when winter breaks to warmer days. In this practical guide, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of fall…
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Pixie Dust Wishes Gives Disney Trip to Local Family
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STATE COLLEGE — When you wish upon a star … For one State College family, a dream came true on Oct. 15 when Pixie Dust Wishes, a nonprofit that provides trips to Walt Disney World for children with disabilities, presented their 23rd award to Suzie Brown of State College. Suzie’s parents are Aurelie Brown and…
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Centre LifeLink EMS 2024 Membership Campaign Underway
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The 2024 Centre LifeLink EMS membership campaign is underway. Each fall, the agency encourages Centre Region residents to enroll as members, which ensures that they will have no out-of-pocket expenses for unlimited emergency ambulance service provided by Centre LifeLink. Memberships are available now and residents in Centre LifeLink’s coverage area will receive a brochure with…
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CATA Sponsoring Multi-Employer Career Fair at Nittany Mall
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is sponsoring a career fair from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Nittany Mall. The event is open to all job-seekers to learn about opportunities with nine local employers . Along with CATA, the event will include representatives from other local employers, including For details about CATA…
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Giuseppe’s Pizzeria by Brothers Set to Open in Downtown State College
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Giuseppe’s Pizzeria by Brothers is set to open its doors on Wednesday at 204 E. College Ave. The pizzeria will open in the former location of Weirdoughs. Joseph Pistone, Giuseppe’s Pizzeria’s owner, is restoring his family’s pizza business in the building it first occupied 47 years ago. “It seemed like it was kind of destined to…