Community
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Centre County United Way Launches Give & Win Calendar
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Centre County United Way is offering a new way for community members to give back and have some fun at the same time with the launch of United Wins: The Give & Win Calendar, a month-long cash calendar raffle benefiting CCUW’s Partner Agency Network. Throughout the month of January, each raffle calendar gives the holder 10…
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What Would You Do if You Won the Powerball?
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Like most of you, I have had that dream of what I would do if I actually won the lottery. I’m not talking about the $100 people occasionally win from some scratch-off a colleague bought them for Christmas or a birthday. I’m talking about the whole enchilada, the Powerball jackpot. Hey, it’s my fantasy so…
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Arboretum at Penn State Lights Up With ‘Winter’s Glow’
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Winter’s Glow returned to The Arboretum at Penn State on Saturday evening, continuing a holiday tradition that began in 2014 as the Winter Celebration before evolving into its current annual format. The event transformed the Arboretum and the Palmer Museum of Art into a winter destination, drawing visitors for illuminated gardens, festive activities and seasonal…
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Dead Canary: Alive and Well in Philipsburg
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With lengthening hours, an upcoming expansion and a civic-minded outdoor stage project in the works The Dead Canary Brewing Company is spreading its wings and providing space for the community.
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Juana’s Venezuelan Cuisine Closing, But Owner Plans to Return With New Format
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A Venezuelan restaurant in downtown State College is closing, but its owner plans to relaunch in early 2026 with what she calls a new business concept. Juana’s Venezuelan Cuisine, 129 S. Fraser St., will conclude its weeklong celebration of seven years in business at 7 p.m. Friday, owner and chef Ady Martinez announced in an…
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Air Service Alliance Seeks Community Contributions to Fly State College Fund
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The State College Air Service Alliance—a strategic partnership between the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County, Centre County Airport Authority, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and Penn State —is encouraging individuals and businesses to support regional air service by contributing to the Fly State College Fund. Launched earlier this year at the State…
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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Celebrates 44th Year
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The 44th annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas will take place Dec. 12–14, bringing a full weekend of holiday events, performances and activities across downtown Bellefonte. The festival begins at 6 p.m. Friday on West Howard Street outside the Miles-Humes House with Opening Ceremonies and a proclamation delivered by Mayor Buddy Johnson. Victorian Brass will perform, Class…
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Winter’s Glow Returns to Penn State Arboretum
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The Arboretum at Penn State will open its annual Winter’s Glow celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering an evening of lights, music and family activities for the community from 4 to 8 p.m. The event includes indoor and outdoor attractions such as the “Handmade Holidays” crafting workshop, two wreath-making sessions, a pop-up print shop with…
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7 Brew Celebrates Opening of First State College Area Location
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The company held a ribbon cutting and presented a donation to THON on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of its new drive-thru coffee stand on South Atherton Street.
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Philipsburg Brings Back the Magic with Mid Century Christmas Celebration
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What started last year as a bit of nostalgia paired with a creative spark has quickly evolved into a full-scale community event that blends history, imagination and hometown pride.