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Civil War Weekend in Bellefonte Explores History With Encampment, Free Programs
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Civil War Weekend in Bellefonte returns for its second year May 1-3 with three days of reenactments, lectures and experiences to commemorate and educate about American history. The weekend will include a variety of free events — highlighted by an encampment at the waterfront — taking place at locations around Bellefonte. Joseph Griffin, president of…
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Centre Gives Returns for 15th Year of Supporting Local Nonprofits
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Community members will have an opportunity to support more than 230 local nonprofit organizations when the 36 hours of Centre Gives kicks off on May 6. Now in its 15th year, Centre Foundation’s online giving event has raised $22.5 million for nonprofits working in areas such as arts and culture, animals, education, environment, health, housing, human services…
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State College Area Student Among 4 Winners in WPSU Poetry Writing Contest
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A State College area student is one of four winners from around Pennsylvania in WPSU’s 2026 Poetry Writing Contest. Evelyn Morath, an eighth grade student in the State College Area School District, was named the winner of the sixth through eighth grade category for her poem “Parental Pruning.” More than 200 students from 40 school…
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Clothing Boutique Pitaya Opens in Downtown State College
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Women’s clothing boutique Pitaya will hold its grand opening Tuesday morning in downtown State College after a soft launch during Penn State’s Blue-White weekend. The store, located at 324 E. College Ave. in the former Auntie Anne’s space, will celebrate its opening at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, marking the company’s 16th location nationwide.…
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Vendors and Vibes: Pop Up Ave Mixes It Up With New Layout, New Vendors
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The outdoor maker and vintage market Pop Up Ave will fill the 200 block of Allen Street with around 50 unique vendors when it returns to Downtown State College for its 10th year on Saturday, May 2. The event brings its signature mix of makers and…
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Centre County Theater Company to Stage Its First Musical
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A Centre County theater company will stage it first musical with a production of a classic comedy by Stephen Sondheim. Sock & Buskin Theatre Company will present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” April 30 through May 3 at the The Shop in Zion, 129 Snyder Brook Lane, Bellefonte. “Both our…
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Birding Cup Fundraiser to Benefit Hawks View Meadow Observation Platform
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PETERSBUG — Whether you pay close attention to the pair of cardinals at your feeder each morning or the robin sitting on her nest at the park or take your binoculars on a hike to view bald eagles nesting across the lake—you are a birder! Birders of all skill levels from Pennsylvania and around the…
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Mount Nittany Health Hosts 2nd Annual Community Day
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Mount Nittany Health’s Community Day will return for a second year with a free, family-friendly event filled with games, activities and hands-on learning experiences designed to bring health and wellness to life. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Mount Nittany Health Toftrees, 164 Greenview Drive.…
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Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run Returns to Benefit Special Olympics PA
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More than 2,500 are expected to run and walk in support of Special Olympics Pennsylvania on Sunday during the 17th annual Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities will have the chance to participate in a 5K run at 11 a.m. or the Mount Nittany Health 2-mile Family Fun…
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Happy Valley Casino Is Ready to Open. Take a Look Inside
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After years of planning and development, Happy Valley Casino is ready to open its doors. Located in the former Macy’s anchor spot at the Nittany Mall in College Township, Pennsylvania’s fifth category 4 “mini-casino” and 18th overall will open for “test days” from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, giving the public…