Community
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Centre Safe to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events
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Centre Safe, Centre County’s resource center that provides empowerment and assistance to survivors of sexual or domestic assault, is partnering with the Penn State Gender Equity Center to host events throughout October to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “Domestic violence, much like sexual violence and stalking, are epidemics in our society,” Jennifer Pencek, executive director…
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State College OKs Free Holiday Season Parking Downtown
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Downtown State College will once again offer free parking during the holiday season, and this year it will start before Thanksgiving. State College Borough Council on Monday unanimously approved the Downtown State College Improvement District’s request for the annual holiday parking program. From Nov. 20 (the Monday before Thanksgiving) to Dec. 17, the grace period…
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State College, Penn State Outreach to Host PA Dignity Day Celebration
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State College Borough and Penn State Outreach are teaming up to host a PA Dignity Day celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Martin Luther King Plaza on South Fraser Street will be a local celebration of World Dignity Day. It will feature food trucks, music, and facilitated…
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Pure Barre Fitness Studio to Open in State College Area
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A local franchise of Pure Barre fitness studios is coming soon to the State College area. Owner Erin Ruggles is getting ready to open a Pure Barre studio 19 Colonnade Way, Suite 107, next to the UPS Store and Crumbl Cookies. “We are thrilled to become a part of the Centre County community and look…
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Centre County Commissioners Recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month
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The Centre County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday issued a proclamation declaring October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Centre County. The proclamation came as the Centre Region Down Syndrome Society gets ready to host its annual Buddy Walk from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Mount Nittany Middle School. “What I’ve experienced is…
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‘Secret Planet’ Concert Series Features International and Globally-Inspired Artists
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A new concert series from Gorinto Productions and 3 Dots Downtown is bringing international and globally inspired music to State College. “Secret Planet: International Sounds in Rural Spaces,” is “connecting curators, musicians and producers presenting international performances across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.” according to a news release. Upcoming concerts will feature artists from Burkina Faso…
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State College Pizza Hut Moving to New Location
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State College’s only Pizza Hut is moving down the street. After closing up its longtime space at 760 S. Atherton St. on Monday, the restaurant will reopen on Oct. 10 in the Hills Plaza, according to franchisee ARC Restaurants. It will be located at 2141 S. Atherton St., next to Jersey Mike’s. The former location…
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken Restaurant Chain Planning State College Location
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A restaurant chain founded by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is planning to open a State College location. Fast casual chain Big Chicken is expanding its presence in Pennsylvania under franchisees Harsimrat, Shubreet, Samarjit and Pukhraj Sidhu, with State College one of the first locations for development, according to a news release. “We are super excited…
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Downtown State College Hosts Annual Fall Festival & Pop Up Ave
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Families flocked to downtown State College on Saturday to celebrate the start of autumn. South Allen Street hosted the 22nd annual Fall Festival full of games, prizes, and pumpkins. Fraser Street hosted the return of “Pop Up Ave,” where vendors lined the street with vintage clothing, hats, jewelry, candles, and more. Onward State’s photographers took…
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Porch Pumpkins: A Local Guide to Sourcing, Selection and Care
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As sure as pumpkin spice lattes mark the arrival of autumn, porch pumpkins are here to add a touch of seasonal charm to your doorstep. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the art of choosing, caring for and sourcing these delightful fall decorations locally, right here in Happy Valley. Selecting Your Perfect Porch Pumpkin Size…