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Downtown State College Bakery Begins Next Chapter With New Owner
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After 25 years, a downtown State College bakery has a new owner to carry on its signature fresh-baked breads and pastries. Gemelli Bakers founder Tony Sapia has passed the 129 McAllister Alley business on to John Schaffer, the co-owner of nearby Antifragile Brewing Company. “Everything has an end, but a loaf of bread has two!”…
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Honeygrow Returns to Penn State Roots With Downtown State College Grand Opening
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Honeygrow officially opened its downtown State College restaurant Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., following a weekend of preview events leading up to launch day. The restaurant, located in the Pugh Centre at 160 E. Beaver Ave., hosted a family-and-friends event Saturday and a public preview Sunday before opening its doors to…
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Number of Abandoned Pets on the Rise in Centre County
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Now safe and being cared for at Centre County PAWS, two emaciated stray dogs found roaming free in the span of two days are indicative of an increasing problem in Centre County: dogs being abandoned or surrendered by their owners.
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Matt Rhule: Coming Home to Beaver Stadium as Nebraska’s Head Coach
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You might have read about Matt Rhule. Yep, the guy who was rumored to be Penn State’s top choice to replace James Franklin as head football coach. In fact, you probably read about him every day from Oct. 12, when Franklin was fired, until Oct. 30, when Rhule’s contract extension at the University of Nebraska…
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From Farm to Feast: Turkey Production in Full Swing at Local Farm
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With Thanksgiving Day celebrations on the horizon, Pole Cat Hollow Farm is preparing for the feast by raising about 150 turkeys to send to the dining room tables of Centre County families.
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Grand Opening Set for 7 Brew’s First State College Area Location
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A drive-thru-only coffee shop chain’s first State College area location will soon begin welcoming customers. 7 Brew will hold a ribbon cutting for its store at 1923 S. Atherton St. in College Township at 10 a.m. on Dec. 2. The 540-square-foot prefabricated building is located near Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and between Kish and First National…
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Honeygrow Ready to Open in Downtown State College
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A Penn State alum’s chain of fast-casual restaurants specializing in customizable stir-fry, salads and dessert bowls is ready to open its downtown State College location. Honeygrow will hold a grand opening at 10 a.m. Monday at 160 E. Beaver Ave., on the ground floor of the Pugh Centre. The event will begin with a ribbon…
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Quiz: Can You Match Famous Pennsylvanians to Their Words?
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Match 10 quotes to their speakers — prominent people who’ve lived in Pennsylvania. Test your knowledge with this quick game from Spotlight PA.
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Stream of Dreams: Late State College Doctor’s Wish Becomes Reality for Centre County Veterans
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The late Dr. Gerald Clair dreamed of making his property available to veterans looking for a quiet peace that comes with a fly rod in hand. That dream has become a reality.
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Ferguson Township Names State College Police Veteran as Next Chief
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A longtime State College police officer has been selected to lead the Ferguson Township Police Department. Matthew Wilson, the borough’s assistant chief since 2017, was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday as Ferguson Township’s next chief of police. He is expected to begin his command of the township police department in January,…