Community
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The Whiskey Barber Salon Opens in Downtown State College
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The new men’s salon from owner Tanya Campbell blends traditional barbershop elements with a modern experience in a western-themed setting.
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Nature Unplugged With Centred Outdoors
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For 10 years, ClearWater Conservancy’s Centred Outdoors has been helping people connect with the natural world
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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest Canceled
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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest has been canceled just three weeks before the craft beverage expo featuring dozens of vendors was scheduled to celebrate its third year. Organizers said in on Friday that “industry challenges and economic factors” have led to lower ticket sales than expected. That led to a choice between putting on a “lower…
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Swing Your Partner Again: State College’s Contra Dance Scene Is Back, Welcoming Beginners, Families and Musicians
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Contra dance is experiencing a rebirth in State College. The traditional, easy-to-learn form of American country dance is drawing 40 to 60 people per event, dancing to a caller and live music in the State College Friends School’s community room.
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Roots and Rise: Living Faith Acres to Host Spring Farm Event in Spring Mills
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A Spring Mills farm known for fall family fun is planting something new this spring with organizers hoping to bring neighbors together through hands-on learning, food and a day built around community
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Free Bike Safety Check to Be Held in Boalsburg
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With spring bike season getting underway, Zion Lutheran Church in Boalsburg will host a free Bike Safety Check for the community from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. The event will take place in the parking lot of the church at 105 Old Boalsburg Road and is open to all ages. Zion…
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Event in State College to Address Affordability Issues
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Central PA United will host an afternoon of information and conversation about affordability issues this weekend in State College. The political advocacy group’s event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, in Sidney Friedman Park, 241 S. Fraser St. Advocates and nonprofit organizations that work directly with people affected by…
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A Centre County Developer Wants to Buy and Revitalize the Nittany Mall. Here’s His Vision for It
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A State College developer has a vision to transform the Nittany Mall into modern hub of entertainment, dining and shopping. With the backing of local officials, he’s seeking state financing to help make it happen.
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State College’s Zeruth Set for Pro Debut With Legacy Fighting Alliance
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Central Pennsylvania Mixed Martial Arts product Xavier Zeruth steps into the cage for his first professional mixed martial arts bout in May under the banner of Legacy Fighting Alliance.
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Volunteer Driven: OLLI at Penn State Members Help Power Lifelong Learning
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UNIVERSITY PARK — As they continue their lifelong learning journeys, more than 300 members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State also give back as volunteers to help the institute provide learning, volunteer, travel and other opportunities for fellow community members aged 50 or better. During the past year, 317 members from OLLI at…