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Train Excursions Returning to Bellefonte After Long-Awaited Railcar Restoration
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All aboard! Train rides are returning to Bellefonte after completion of a railcar restoration that’s been a nearly a decade in the making. The Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society’s Budd Rail Diesel Car (RDC) returned in September and the first excursions will be held Oct. 27-28, the society wrote in a news release on Monday. BHRS…
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Introduces Pet Therapy Program
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Mount Nittany Medical Center is launching a new pet therapy program that will bring specially trained dogs to the hospital to improve the overall well-being of patients and staff, Mount Nittany Health announced on Monday. “Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Pet Therapy Program is a testament to our commitment to compassionate patient care,” said Steve Sinclair,…
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AAUW State College Seeking Donations for Annual Used Book Sale
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The State College branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is accepting donations for its annual May used book sale. Books can be dropped off at the AAUW State College Used Book Workshop, 2197 High Tech Road, near University Park Airport, at the blue building in the back. Books may be placed in…
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Green Thumbs and Sustainable Mums
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Just as the leaves start to paint the landscape of Happy Valley with hues of red and gold, fall mums step into the spotlight. These vibrant seasonal beauties not only infuse your outdoor spaces with instant autumnal charm but, with a little know-how, can keep gracing your garden year after year. In this guide, we’ll…
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Guard the Lion Shrine Tradition Brings Together Penn State Community Members
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Following the Penn State Homecoming parade and prior to the Nittany Lions’ Homecoming duel in Beaver Stadium, the Lion Ambassadors host one of Penn State’s most time-honored traditions — the Guard the Lion Shrine. Every year on the eve of the Homecoming game, Sue Paterno reminds folks exactly why members of the Penn State Army ROTC guard…
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Scenes from the 2023 Penn State Homecoming Parade
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Penn State Homecoming’s parade returned Friday night, as participants, performers and floats made their way from the east end of campus to the west by way of downtown State College to the final destination at the Nittany Lion Shrine. Hundreds participated in the parade on the eve of the Homecoming game, while even more folks…
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Mount Nittany Health Foundation Golf Classic Raises More Than $350,000
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Mount Nittany Health Foundation raised a record $352,431 at its 33rd annual Golf Classic fundraiser on Sept. 29 at the Penn State Golf Courses. Proceeds from the event will be used to support and enhance sports medicine capabilities through Mount Nittany Health Orthopedics. “The Golf Classic was a great opportunity to see and feel the…
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Jana Marie Foundation Awarded $45,000 Through Giant’s Make a Difference Challenge
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State College-based nonprofit organization the Jana Marie Foundation was recently awarded $45,000 through The Giant Company’s “Make a Difference Challenge.” With the grant, the foundation plans to create mobile wellness room that will be used to educate about mental health, provide a calming space and work to build community connections, according to a news release.…
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Centre County United Way’s Taste of the Town Set to Return
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A popular Centre County United Way fundraising event will return this year after being canceled in 2022 because of snow. Taste of the Town will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Tickets for the event are $100 per person or $850 for…
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State High, Penn State Alum Running New York City Marathon to Honor Mother’s Memory
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Josh Lipowsky was hospitalized 10 times between the ages of 5 and 14 after having a brain tumor removed, and through it all, his mother, Trudy, never left his side. Now, at age 42, and for the second time in 10 years, the State College Area High School and Penn State graduate will be running…