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Central PA 4th Fest Celebrates Independence Day in State College. Check Out the Sights
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The annual Central PA 4th Fest returned to State College on Friday with a full of slate of activities and traditions, creating yet another memorable Independence Day for the Centre County community. The festival had several new features this year, including more vendors, new live entertainment and even a baby race. With a budget of…
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Keep Pedaling: Marc Warren’s Ride for Hope
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When Marc Warren hops on his bike at 5 a.m. on July 25, at Point State Park in Pittsburgh, there’s more at play than just gears and gravel. The 68-year-old Boalsburg resident is taking on 150 miles of terrain not only as a personal challenge, but to raise funds and awareness for the Jana Marie…
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New Bakery Caramel Afternoon Offers European-Inspired Treats in Downtown State College
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Caramel Afternoon Pastry and Catering, a new bakery and cafe at 216 E. Calder Way in State College, opened its doors on June 28, offering European-inspired treats in a large, comfortable space for the local community. The cafe, located in the underground alcove of Calder Way in a space last occupied by Dulce Luca Café,…
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Central PA 4th Fest Returns to Show Off Community Patriotic Pride
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Central PA 4th Fest returns to the State College area on Friday, bringing the community together with a full slate of activities and events to celebrate Independence Day. Organized Fourth of July celebrations in State College started in 1927 when the Alpha Fire Company hosted a neighborhood carnival, and over the years festivities have evolved…
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Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra Appoints New Executive Director
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The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra has named Caitlin Martinkus as its next executive director, the organization announced this week. She will succeed Trevor Thompson, who helped guide the State College-based all-professional orchestra “through a vibrant chapter of artistic growth and community connection,” as executive director since February 2024, according to a news release. Thompson is leaving…
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Lemont Woman Follows Her Dream to Restore Centuries-Old Home in Croatia
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. LEMONT — Penny Eifrig has followed several careers in her life and has never backed away from a challenge. Her experiences as a writer, business owner, publisher, pickleball instructor and director of a nonprofit that places book vending machines in schools (Random Acts of Reading) have…
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Centre County-Based Jared Box Project Reaches New Zealand
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A Centre County-based nonprofit’s mission to bring comfort to children in the hospital through boxes filled with toys and activities already reached all 50 states and Canada, and now it has extended to New Zealand. The Jared Box Project is now bringing joy to pediatric patients at two Auckland hospitals, thanks to a volunteer with…
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Hobie’s Trail Around Colyer Lake Offers an Easy-to-Access Escape to Nature
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Not far from State College, up past Boalsburg, sits beautiful Colyer Lake, an excellent place to quickly escape to nature for a little outdoor adventure.
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Centre County Crisis Intervention Team Celebrates 500th Graduate
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Centre County’s Crisis Intervention Team reached a milestone on Friday as it surpassed 500 first responders to graduate from the program since its inception in 2011. A graduation ceremony held at the Ferguson Township Municipal Building concluded of the 27th Crisis Intervention Team training. Eleven trainees from the State College and Ferguson Township police departments,…
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SCASD Delta Students Earn Governor’s Civic Engagement Award for 2nd Year in a Row
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Students from State College Area School District’s Delta Program have been recognized with the Pennsylvania Governor’s Civic Engagement Award for the second consecutive year. The award is presented by the Pennsylvania Departments of State and Education to celebrate the efforts of high school students to engage and educate their peers about getting involved in the…