Community
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State College Community Members Hold Rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
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A crowd of community members gathered Monday at the Allen Street gates in State College to celebrate International Day of Transgender Day of Visibility, an event that this year was set against a rising tide of Trump administration directives and state-level legislation targeted against transgender people. “I, like I’m sure every non-binary, trans and gender…
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Former State Rep. Ruth Rudy Remembered as a Trailblazer in Centre County and Pa. Politics
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A pioneering figure in Centre County and Pennsylvania politics who served as role model to generations of women has died. Ruth Rudy, a trailblazer who served as Centre County prothonotary before being elected to seven terms in the state House of Representatives, died on Friday at Centre Care nursing home in College Township. She was…
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Music for the Soul: Lenten Ecumenical Choir
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For seven weeks each spring, Centre County’s Lenten Ecumenical Choir brings together singers of diverse faiths and experience to practice music that reflects the spirit of the season and to share it with the community.
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Centre County United Way’s ‘Over the Edge’ Returning in a Different Location for 2025
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The Centre County United Way’s “Over the Edge” fundraiser will move to downtown State College for 2025 after two years of giving community members the opportunity to rappel down the side of Beaver Stadium. With construction for the stadium renovation project ongoing, this year’s event will take place on July 29 at Hyatt Place State…
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Devin Christian Turned Childhood Passion Into Nittany Balloons Business
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While most kids were battling Bowser or building Minecraft worlds, one State College fourth grader was discovering a new passion: balloon art. Eventually, Devin Christian’s early curiosity turned into Nittany Balloons, the business behind many of the colorful arches, sculptures and displays seen around State College. Christian’s interest in balloon art took off quickly. Throughout…
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Arts Review: Acting Excellence, Plot Shortfalls Mark ‘Evan Hansen’ at Penn State
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Updated 5:19 p.m. March 28. Evan Hansen lies. The high school senior lies to his classmates, his friends, his mother, even dream girl Zoe Murphy. Before long, his lies rocket across the internet, propelled by social media and internalized by peers forever tapping their screens. But for as much as “Dear Evan Hansen” is said…
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A Charitable Tradition: Bellefonte Elks and the Garver Fund
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This year commemorates the 50th anniversary of the David B. Garver Trust Fund, which has contributed close to $1 million to local organizations and scholarships throughout its history. David Garver was an illustrious member of the Bellefonte Elks Lodge, and the organization oversees the management of the trust to this day.
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Penn State Professor Kirk French Debuts Documentary ‘A Century After Nanook’
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An audience of nearly 500 filled the State Theatre earlier this month to learn about the Inuit of Inukjuak in the premiere of the documentary “A Century After Nanook.” Penn State professor Kirk French put together the film, working with co-producers Neal Hutcheson and Sarah Samisack, capturing both the historical significance and present-day realities of…
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Healthy Kids Day to Offer Family Fun at State College YMCA
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YMCA of Centre County will host its annual Healthy Kids Day event from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the State College YMCA. Free and open to the community, the event aims to set kids up for a healthy start to summer. It will feature activities such a Wibit aquatic obstacle course, Wii bowling tournament,…
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Jay Vonada Leads ‘Jazz at 1855’ at the Nittany Lion Inn
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Every Thursday and Saturday at The Nittany Lion Inn, trombonist Jay T. Vonada performs live from 5 to 7 p.m. for “Jazz at 1855.” His performances feature spectacular jazz, keeping guests entertained while they enjoy their meals and stay at the Inn. Inside the hotel lies the Lionne Restaurant & 1855 Lounge, where guests and…