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Penn State Student Farm Hosts 10th Annual Harvest Fest
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The Penn State Student Farm Club hosted its 10th annual Harvest Fest on Thursday evening at the Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm, with all ages coming out to enjoy the fun. Photos by Ella Wehmeyer | Onward State Folks got to enjoy a variety of activities from making their own mini bouquet… …to making their…
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Gamble Mill Owners Reviewing Proposals for Open Spaces After Restaurant, Retail Shop Depart
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The owners of the Gamble Mill in Bellefonte said this week that three of the businesses in the historic building “remain open and thriving” after the recent departures of two others. Creekside at the Gamble Mill, a restaurant that had operated in the 160 Dunlop Street building for the past four years, closed and held…
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Inaugural Maker Faire Happy Valley Brings Together Science and Crafts for Weekend of Fun
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Maker Faire Happy Valley will debut this weekend with a free, fun and hands-on celebration of creativity and ingenuity. Hosted by Discovery Space and The Rivet, and sponsored by Avail Technologies and PNC Bank, the event will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Axemann Brewery, 2042 Axemann Road, Bellefonte. Admission…
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PA Builders Association Partners With CPI to Give Students Award-Winning, Hands-On Experience
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. PLEASANT GAP — The future of Pennsylvania’s workforce may be taking shape in the classrooms and workshops at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, where a unique partnership with the Pennsylvania Builders Association is giving students hands-on experience and statewide recognition. This year, CPI’s…
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Pop Up Ave Outdoor Market Returns to Downtown State College
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Pop Up Ave, the semiannual maker and vintage market, is back for another round this weekend in downtown State College. The fall edition of the outdoor pop-up event will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday on the 200 block of South Allen Street. Featuring a curated selection of 42 vendors, the market will…
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Happy Valley Latin Festival Celebrates 5th Year
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Happy Valley Latin Festival returns on Saturday for its fifth year as part of Hispanic Heritage Month in State College. The festival is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Plaza and 100 block of South Fraser Street and will celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture through a variety of art,…
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‘Weather World’ Team Talks Weather Safety on Next ‘Conversations Live’
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In the next “Conversations Live: Weather World” on Thursday, Sept. 18, viewers will be taken behind the scenes of “Weather World” with hosts Rob Lydick and Jon Nese who will discuss how their team of meteorologists work to predict what is often the unpredictable and how it assists in keeping communities across the commonwealth safe. For more than…
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SCASD Set to Host Homecoming Parade, With a Few Changes From Previous Years
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State College Area School District’s annual homecoming parade returns on Thursday with a few changes that district officials said were spurred on by safety concerns. The parade, with a student-selected theme of “Write Your Script in 25-26” will kick off at 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of O’Bryan Lane and Westerly Parkway next to the…
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Penn State Football Opens Meet and Greet Series at The Field
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Penn State football players filled the floor, shaking hands, posing for photos and sipping The Field Burger & Tap’s famous shakes on Monday night. The first night in a limited Meet and Greet series with Happy Valley United, players mingled with fans for nearly two hours, giving people a chance to connect face-to-face in a…
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7 Brew Brings New Coffee Shop to State College. When Will It Open?
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Passersby have likely noticed a new addition to the parking lot of the Hills Plaza in College Township. The prefabricated building that will be home to the State College area’s first 7 Brew drive-thru-only coffee shop was trucked in Friday and dropped on to the site at 2121 S. Atherton St. The 540-square-foot structure is…