Community
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Takac, YMCA Partner for Back-to-School Donation Drive
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State Rep. Paul Takac, D-College Township, and the YMCA of Centre County are partnering for a donation drive to help local students. The Back-to-School Donation Drive began Friday and continues through Aug. 13, according to a release from Takac’s office. Donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Takac’s district office,…
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State Theatre to Host ‘Stand with Ukraine Through Film’ Project
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The State Theatre in State College will host the “Stand With Ukraine Through Film” project with a showing of “The Guide,” at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Ukrainian director Oles Sanin’s “The Guide” is a two-hour film set in the 1930s in Soviet Ukraine. The story centers on a young, American boy who is thrown into…
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Construction to Get Underway for Ferguson Township Park Improvements
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Construction of long-planned improvements to a Ferguson Township park is expected to begin Monday, according to the township. Improvements at Suburban Park, 101 Suburban Avenue, will include a new pavilion with horseshoe pits, outdoor fitness exercise equipment, a new concrete entry area with a kiosk and bike rack at the existing parking lot, an asphalt…
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Stage at Talleyrand Project Progressing in Bellefonte
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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners received an update on The Stage at Talleyrand Park during this week’s meeting. The Stage at Talleyrand is an open-air performing arts center planned for the annex section at the west end of the Bellefonte park. Rick Jacobs spoke on behalf of The Stage at Talleyrand Committee…
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College Township Seeking Grants for Bike and Pedestrian Path to Penn State Campus
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College Township is renewing its efforts to secure funding for a $3.3 million shared-use bike and pedestrian path connecting to the Penn State campus. The 10-foot-wide, approximately 1-mile College Township Regional Bike and Pedestrian Path would run mostly adjacent to East College Avenue from Puddintown Road to an existing path at Hastings Road near University…
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Two New Eateries Coming to Westerly Parkway Plaza
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Two new eateries are in the works for Westerly Parkway Plaza in State College. National restaurant chain The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Pennsylvania-based sticky bun purveyor Mr. Sticky’s have leased space in the plaza, according to Bennett Williams Commercial, the real estate agency for the property. The Great Greek leased the 2,855-square-foot storefront at…
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3 Dots’ Pugh Street Shutdown Returns to Engage and Strengthen Community
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3 Dots Downtown’s Pugh Street Shutdowns, a series of monthly block parties, returned on Tuesday for a second year, drawing a big crowd to the 100 block of South Pugh Street in State College. The first Pugh Street Shutdown of the season’s theme was “Secret Planet.” The event showcased Pittsburgh psychedelic folk band Ames Harding…
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Route 45 Getaways Returns to Showcase Farms, Businesses and Artists from Penns Valley to Pine Grove Mills
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Ferguson Township, Millheim Borough and the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau are partnering to promote agritourism in Centre County by hosting the annual Route 45 Getaways event from July 28 to Aug. 6. Route 45 Getaways will feature more than 30 destinations that highlight local farms, small businesses and artists along Route 45 from Penns Valley…
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Live Music, Local Food and Drink Highlight Millheim SummerFest
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Millheim’s annual summer music festival featuring local food, drink and art returns this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors to what was previously known as Walkfest can expect a few changes for this year’s event. The event has been rebranded as Millheim SummerFest…
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3 Dots Block Party Series Returns to Pugh Street in State College
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A series of monthly block parties hosted by 3 Dots Downtown returns for its second year this week in State College. The first Pugh Street Shutdown of the season — themed “Secret Planet” — will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of South Pugh Street, with entertainment, food, beverages and…