Community
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Firecracker 4K Kicks Off Fourth of July in State College
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More than 1,000 runners and walkers made their way through the Penn State campus on Saturday morning as Central PA 4th Fest’s Firecracker 4K kicked off America 250 Independence Day events in State College. Marking its 22nd anniversary, the race started at 9 a.m. on Curtin Road near Beaver Stadium and made a loop through…
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Penns Valley Museum Exhibits Honor America 250 With Historic Displays
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Penns Valley Area Historical Museum is utilizing the country-wide America 250 celebration to feature three relevant exhibits this year.
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Bellefonte Independence Day Events Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday
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Independence Day festivities returned to Bellefonte on Friday as the community celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Block Party Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Corner Room
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The State College community on Friday celebrated 100 years of one of its most recognizable and cherished institutions.
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Grange Fair Debuts Fan Contest for Emily Ann Roberts VIP Experience
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The Centre County Grange Fair is giving country music fans a chance to turn their admiration for rising star Emily Ann Roberts into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Local Historia: Gregg Post No. 95
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James P. Gregg and Theodore Gregg were not only cousins, but brothers in arms. Both of their names held tremendous respect and value to their comrades at the Gregg Post of the GAR and beyond, an honor they share eternally.
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‘Looking at US.’ New Murals in State College Commemorate America’s 250th
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A new public art initiative in downtown State College commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States with works that celebrate the tapestry of American life. “Looking at US: Celebrating America’s 250th” includes 19 large-scale reproductions of portrait works by American artists from the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State’s collection. A partnership between…
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New Organization Ensures State College’s July 4 Parade Rolls On
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State College’s Fourth of July parade will mark its 99th anniversary on Saturday, thanks to the efforts of a new nonprofit organization. The State College-based, nonpartisan Freedom Rising USA is organizing and hosting the Independence Day parade this year while coordinating with Central PA 4th Fest, which had been responsible for the parade for the…
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Central PA 4th Fest Returns with ‘Smaller Footprint’ Centered at Medlar Field
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Central PA 4th Fest will return on Independence Day with a scaled-back celebration centered at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Organizers say they have adapted this year’s event to match available funding and volunteers while preserving the traditions that have defined the festival for 25 years. The annual celebration begins Saturday morning with the Firecracker…
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3 Decades on the Job: Centre County Coroner Reflects on Change, Challenges and Commitment to Families
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While the all-hours, on-call nature of the job isn’t easy, Scott Sayers says helping grieving families “through the worst time in their lives” keeps him going.