Community
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Happiness Is Fleeting. Joy Is Lasting
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“Rejoice in the Lord always; and again, I say, ‘Rejoice!’”- Philippians 4:4 (NIV) I can’t remember when I first heard the saying, “Happiness is fleeting. Joy is lasting.” I don’t remember who said it either, but since then I have heard it in countless seminars, church sermons and Bible studies again and again, and I…
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Pop-Up Pantry Brings Food, Clothing and Compassion to State College
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The pop-up pantry is held periodically outside Housing Transitions, offering free food, clothing and other basics — no questions asked.
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Kish for the Cure Campaign Raises Record Total for Local Cancer-Fighting Nonprofits
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The 2025 Kish for the Cure campaign raised a record-breaking grand total of more than $103,000 to support three cancer-fighting nonprofit organizations in central Pennsylvania, Kish Bank announced on Thursday. Donations were presented to Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund, Pennsylvania Pink Zone and American Cancer Society events in Central PA earlier in February at Kish…
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CentrePeace Dispels Rumors About Organization’s Future Amid Impending Rockview Prison Closure
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With Rockview state prison closing in March, CentrePeace Executive Director Barbara Squires has heard the rumors that the future of her organization and its work is in doubt. She wants community members to know that they aren’t true. No, CentrePeace is not closing the 3047 Benner Pike thrift store near Bellefonte that is at the…
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Shaver’s Creek Maple Harvest Festival Tickets Set to Go on Sale
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PETERSBURG — It may still be winter, but the Sugar Shack at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center is ready to warm up again as the center prepares for the 2026 Maple Harvest Festival. Soon, crews will be identifying and tapping trees, collecting sap and boiling it down as Penn State students prepare to showcase the maple…
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State College YMCA AquaLions Win CenKey Swim League Championship
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The State College Area YMCA AquaLions captured the CenKey Swim League title after the 2026 championship competition on Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by the State College Y, the championships welcomed 501 youth swimmers from 10 teams across central Pennsylvania. The AquaLions, represented by 118 swimmers, emerged victorious with a team score of 2,783 to advance…
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New Centre County Nonprofit Aims to Meet Growing Demand for Youth Robotics and STEM Education
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A new nonprofit organization is working to meet the growing demand for youth robotics and other science, technology, engineering and math extracurricular programs in Centre County. CentreSTEM plans to build on the success of the Centre County 4-H Robotics Club over the last decade, according to the organization. After starting out with one team, the…
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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest Returns for 3rd Year in New Location
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A craft beverage festival is returning to the State College area for its third year with a new location and an expanded variety of offerings. The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest will be held on Sunday, May 24, at Penn State’s Panzer Stadium, home of the Nittany Lion lacrosse teams, the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment…
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Centre of Adventure: Meet Me at the Beer Tap
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The Beer Tap, found up on the Tussey Mountain Ridge at a junction between trails, is exactly what it sounds like: a beer tap perched on a large stump in the woods. (Don’t get too excited, though. The lines are dry.)
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‘A Taste of the Town’ Dinner to Benefit Osaze’s Heart Scholarship
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An upcoming fundraiser dinner featuring international flavors from local caterers, entertainment and a silent auction will support the 2026 Osaze’s Heart Community Service Scholarship. Organized by the Osaze’s Heart Scholarship Committee, “A Taste of the Town” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 18 at the State College Municipal Building. The scholarship…