Community
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Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance Announces Board of Directors
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An organization formed to help make Centre County a prime destination for marquee entertainment and sports events recently announced its first board of directors. The Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance’s newly formed board includes 19 members, with a mix of Penn State representatives, sports and entertainment industry experts and business and community leaders. “Happy…
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State College Elementary School Awarded Blue Ribbon by U.S. Department of Education
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A State College Area elementary school has been recognized as “exemplary” by the U.S. Department of Education. Radio Park Elementary is one of 13 Pennsylvania schools named as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools on Tuesday. “The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to…
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Pop Up Ave Outdoor Market Returning to Downtown State College
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A curated outdoor maker and vintage market is returning to downtown State College after a three-year hiatus. Pop Up Ave will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, on the 100 block of South Fraser Street, with vendors, food, music and a beer garden. “We are so thrilled to be back after our…
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Schlow Library to Host Virtual Author Talks
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Literary giant John Irving, former U.S Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, bestselling author Ruth Ware and Emmy nominee John Stamos will be among the many virtual guests for Schlow Centre Region Library’s “Author Talk” series this fall. Brought to the Centre Region by the generosity of donations from the community, Schlow offers these online, interactive events…
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HiWay Pizza Closes Downtown State College Location
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HiWay Pizza Pub has closed its downtown State College location at 340 E. College Ave. after what representatives of owner Dante’s Restaurants and Nightlife called “an abrupt and unforeseen change of plans.”
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Super 322 Drive-In: A 73-Year Journey of Entertainment
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WOODLAND — Nestled in central Pennsylvania, the Super 322 Drive-In Theatre has been an enduring symbol of nostalgia and entertainment for the local community for more than 70 years. Since its grand opening on May 26, 1950, this drive-in has seen several owners and numerous transformations, ultimately finding Bill and Barb Frankhouser, who have dedicated…
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Cross-Country Connection Sparks OLLI at Penn State Learning Opportunity
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State is joining forces with another OLLI program from across the country to provide a new opportunity for members during the fall semester. Through a course-sharing collaboration, OLLI at Penn State members can join the OLLI at Colorado State University course “Suspense, Danger, and Surprise: The…
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Patton Township Honors Conklin for Efforts to Aid Residents Displaced by Sinkhole
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The Patton Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday issued a proclamation thanking state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, for his efforts to secure funding to assist residents of the Georgetown Park Community. The Georgetown Park Community on Amblewood Way was affected by a sinkhole that opened up on Christmas Day 2022 as a water main…
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New Era Begins for Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra
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The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra embarks on a new era with the selection of a new music director, Maestro Gerardo Edelstein. This year will mark conductor Edelstein’s first season as music director/conductor of the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra. A native of Argentina, Edelstein has extensive experience conducting symphony orchestras, choirs and ballet and opera productions in Europe,…
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CATARide Fare to Increase in October
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Users of the Centre Area Transportation Authority’s CATARide service will soon see a 25-cent fare increase. Beginning Oct. 1, fares for CATARide — which provides door-to-door transportation primarily for individuals 65 and over and for people with disabilities who are eligible for paratransit, — will increase from $4 to $4.25. CATA previously announced plans for…