Community
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New Shop Adds Classic Candy, Craft Soda, Fresh Desserts and More to State Burger Co.
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BELLEFONTE — A new addition to State Burger Co. is offering nostalgic candies, craft sodas, fresh baked goods and more at the downtown Bellefonte restaurant. Owners Dustin Smith and Sean Burke spent the last four months converting the adjoining space at 103 S. Allegheny St. into The Emporium at State Burger Co., a kind of…
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Gary Abdullah Wants All Students to Feel Part of ‘Bellisario College Family’
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Gary Abdullah, who was awarded the 2025 Lion’s Paw Medal for extraordinary service to university and its students, helps to create a sense of belonging and support in Penn State’s Bellisario College of Communications.
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Eagle Scout’s Sensory Box Project Makes Lasting Impact
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Student Jackson Pase’s Eagle Scout project will be implemented in the Penns Valley Area School District this year, but the impact its ready to make goes far beyond the classroom.
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Bear Meadows Added to National Old-Growth Forest Network
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Bear Meadows Natural Area recently became the 39th Pennsylvania forest and first in Centre County to be inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network. The 350-acre old-growth mountain bog forest in Rothrock State Forest “protects an entire high mountain fen wetland, which is a unique, rare ecosystem in Pennsylvania,” according to the state Department of…
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Nominations Open for 2025 Centre County Business Awards
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Nominations are now open for the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County’s 2025 Centre County Business Awards, and community members are invited to participate. The awards annually recognize individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that have made an impact on the community in the past year through a dedication to innovation and economic development,…
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From State College to D.C.: Nate Tranell Explores the Power of Storytelling
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State High senior Nate Tranell explored his passion for storytelling alongside some of the most promising young journalists in the country as a National Youth Correspondent for the 2025 Washington Journalism and Media Conference.
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Community at Coco’s Coffee House by Brown Dog
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“We want you to feel at home.” Coco’s Coffee House at Brown Dog Catering in Philipsburg has become a favorite of locals and travelers for caffeine and sweets, and its sense of community.
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Jana Marie Foundation Recognized for Excellence in Mental Health First Aid Education
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Jana Marie Foundation was recently honored for its work delivering Mental Health First Aid Training throughout the Centre County community. The State College-based organization received an honorable mention at the 2025 Mental Health First Aid Summit, a recognition that highlighted its commitment to fostering mental wellness, increasing mental health literacy and empowering individuals to support one…
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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest Is Back for Its Second Year. Here’s What’s New and What to Expect
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A craft beer festival featuring about 75 breweries returns this weekend for its second year in a new location on the Penn State campus. The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest will be held 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday (3 p.m. start for VIP ticket holders) at the Porter North lot next to Medlar Field at…
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Inside/Outside State College: Trails Abound
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Inside/Outside State College is a monthly column by Jeff Deitrich offering views on downtown and the outdoors within a 30-minute driving distance. The pandemic stank. While that is true, silver linings certainly appeared. One of those can be seen in many woods and fields close to downtown and campus – an expanded system of trails…