Community
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Climb Nittany’s ‘Classic Rockers’ Helps Older Adults Reach New Heights
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Climbing gyms might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about senior fitness, but Climb Nittany in Boalsburg is out to change that way of thinking.
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‘People, PAWS and PSU’ to Offer Health Clinic for Pets and Their Humans
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A one-day community event in Centre County will offer affordable and accessible vaccines and other services for both people and pets. People, PAWS and PSU: A Health Clinic for Dogs, Cats and Their Humans will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., Howard.…
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Building for the Future: Habitat for Humanity’s 3D-Printed Home in Boalsburg Will Be Pennsylvania’s First
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The project represents a major leap in how communities might approach housing shortages in the years ahead.
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Centre Foundation Selects Dave Lieb as Next President and CEO
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A longtime Penn State fundraising leader has been selected as the president and CEO of Centre Foundation. The foundation’s Board of Directors said on Thursday that David Lieb will begin leading the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting philanthropy in Centre County on Nov. 17. He succeeds Molly Kunkel, who earlier this year announced her intention…
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Willie Morse: Hall of Fame Comes Calling for State High Legend
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All sorts of commendations and congratulations will go to each person inducted into the Centre Country Sports Hall of Fame this Sunday. And that is altogether appropriate for these remarkable individuals. But from where I sit, there’s one who merits extra attention. He is William “Willie” Morse, a four-year basketball starter for State College Area…
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Arboretum’s Pumpkin Fest Brings Community Together to Celebrate Fall
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One weekend every fall, the Arboretum at Penn State glows orange with creatively carved jack-o’-lanterns as the community comes together to celebrate the season during Pumpkin Fest. Featuring food vendors, live music, crafts, children’s activities and more, Pumpkin Fest 2025 will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, and 10 a.m. to…
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Phoenix Academy of Performing Arts to Offer Intensive 2-Day Circus Aerial Silks Workshop
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In its ongoing efforts to bring a performance arts presence to State College area, the Phoenix Academy of Performing Arts of Pennsylvania will present a two-day Circus Intensive Silks Workshop from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 7. The workshop will be open to all skill levels and offered at Phoenix’s space at 118 Hawbaker Industrial Drive in Patton Township. Renowned aerial coach and performer…
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Centre Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup, Expands With VR Showcase and Global Premieres
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The Centre Film Festival unveiled its 2025 lineup Monday evening at a press conference at The State Theatre, revealing a record-breaking year of premieres, new programming and community partnerships as the event prepares to celebrate its seventh season Nov. 10–16. This year’s festival will feature 90 Pennsylvania premieres, 22 U.S. premieres, 11 North American premieres…
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Penn State Trustees Approve Deal to Transfer Ownership of WPSU
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Penn State’s Board of Trustees on Monday approved a new proposal to sell WPSU to Philadelphia area public media provider WHYY in a deal that will allow public broadcasting in Central Pennsylvania to continue. The action “authorizes the university to negotiate and execute definitive agreements to complete the transaction,” which must also still be approved…
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Scenes From Penn State’s 2025 Homecoming Parade
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Penn State’s annual Homecoming Parade made its return to State College on Friday nights as floats, cars and marchers traveled from East Halls, through campus, down College Avenue and up to the Lion Shrine — filling the streets with laughter, music and school spirit. Onward State’s photographers stationed along the parade route captured the action.…