Community
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State College Food Bank to Celebrate 1st Anniversary of New Location
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The State College Food Bank will celebrate the first anniversary of its new, expanded location with an open house and the unveiling of an artist-created donor wall. The event, which is open to the public, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at the food bank, 169 Gerald Street. Highlighting the…
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Ferguson Township Manager Receives Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence
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A Centre Region municipal manager was honored last week with a statewide award for outstanding service and leadership in local government. Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin received a 2025 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence at a ceremony in Harrisburg on April 16. The 29th annual awards ceremony, led by Department of Community and Economic…
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State College Students Win PennDOT Regional Innovations Challenge
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Kali Nicolas and Maya Toyokawa developed a modern solution to address a persistent safety issue: encouraging seat belt use among drivers and passengers.
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State College Unveils Alley Name Honoring Former Saint’s Cafe Owner
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State College officials and community members joined together on Saturday morning for the unveiling of a tribute to a community-minded businessman who worked to bring people together over a good cup of coffee. “Craig’s Way” now appears as the ceremonial name of Kelly Alley on the West Beaver Avenue corner where Craig Avedesian operated Saint’s…
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Events to Celebrate Earth Day in Centre Region
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The Centre Region will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday with events in State College and at Penn State’s Arboretum. State College Borough’s Earth Day celebration will take place in Sidney Friedman Park on South Fraser Street and at the Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., with entertainment, activities and food trucks. Music will begin at…
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Centre County Middle Schoolers Shine at National Civics Bee Local Competition
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County partnered with the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host The National Civics Bee local competition on Tuesday, April 15, at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in State College. The competition was open to middle…
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CATA to Launch New Trial Routes for Summer
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority will launch two new trial routes this summer to enhance access to popular destinations in the Centre Region during a period when fixed-route bus service is otherwise reduced. Both trial routes will operate from May 12 to Aug. 17, when CATA is on its reduced summer service schedule, according to…
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Boalsburg Shop Owner and Her ‘Family’ of Employees Celebrate 35 Years in Business
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Most small businesses have a lifespan of about nine years, but this May will mark 35 years since Pam Bair opened A Basket Full in her hometown of Boalsburg. It hasn’t always been easy for the shop selling clothing, accessories, kitchen items, spa essentials and more at 121 E. Main St. Bair survived breast cancer…
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State College Spikes Announce 2025 Promotions and Theme Nights
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The State College Spikes announced their 2025 lineup of theme nights, giveaways, promotions and events ahead of the upcoming season. From Elgses Night to Star Wars Night to Yellowstone Night, this season is stacked with weekly events and promotions. Throughout the summer, the Spikes will give away bobbleheads of beloved Penn Staters. The team will…
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CBICC to Host Local Competition for 2025 National Civics Bee
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The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County will host the local competition for the 2025 National Civics Bee at 10 a.m. on April 15 at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College. Eleven middle school students from school districts across Centre County have been selected as finalists and will compete…