Community
-
State High’s Tobias Named Pennsylvania Principal of the Year
—
by
State College Area High School Principal Laura Tobias has been recognized by her peers with a statewide honor that puts her in contention for a national award. Tobias was named the 2025 Pennsylvania Principal of the Year on Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Principals Association, an organization of approximately 3,300 elementary, middle level and secondary school…
-
AAUW State College Accepting Applications for 2025 Scholarships
—
by
AAUW State College is accepting applications now through March 31 for its 2025 undergraduate scholarships, Leslie Laing, scholarship chair, said in a news release. The scholarships support women who have interrupted their undergraduate studies for at least two years and who now wish to resume their studies. Approximately four recipients will be selected for scholarships…
-
Raptor Academy Offers Martial Arts Training in a Challenging but Accessible Environment
—
by
Sponsored Content — Getting more exercise and learning new skills top the list of goals for many people to start the new year. Raptor Academy of Martial Arts in State College offers the opportunity to do both in an atmosphere that is challenging, yet fun and approachable for people of all skill levels. Founded in…
-
Commissioners Recognize Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in Centre County, Encourage Involvement
—
by
The program has a specific need for male volunteers, with 15 local children currently waiting to be paired with a big brother.
-
State College Business Holding Donation Drive for Victims of California Wildfires
—
by
A State College clothing shop is collecting donations to support people impacted by the wildfires that have devastated southern California over the last week. By A Thread Boutique, 1341 S. Atherton St., Suite 8, will have a trailer to collect donated items from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Items being collected…
-
Original Waffle Shops Change Ownership After 52 Years
—
by
Two popular breakfast and lunch spots in the State College area are entering a new era as their owners of more than half a century begin the next chapter of their lives. John and Lisa Dimakopoulos have sold the Original Waffle Shops at 1229 N. Atherton St. and 1610 W. College Ave. in Ferguson Township…
-
Local Business Owner Brings Tea Culture to Centre County
—
by
Joyce Yong, owner of Thunder Thunder Tea, is on a mission to expand awareness within Centre County of tea varieties and the culture behind them.
-
YMCA of Centre County to Offer Monthly Food Distributions for Veterans, Military Families
—
by
The YMCA of Centre County’s Anti-Hunger Program is partnering with the Central PA Food Bank to provide monthly free food distributions to local veterans, active military personnel and their families. MilitaryShare will be held at 10 a.m. the second Monday of each month, beginning Jan. 13, at C3 Sports and Event Center, 200 Ellis Place,…
-
Applications Set to Open for Centre County Tourism Grant Program
—
by
Applications for the 2025-26 Centre County Tourism Grant program will open on Wednesday, Jan. 15, a month earlier than in past years, according to the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and Centre County Board of Commissioners. The early start for the application window will allow more time for reviewing and processing the applications, which have increased…
-
Developer Looking to Build Low-Income Housing Complex in Centre Region
—
by
More than 100 new low-income housing units could be coming to the North Atherton Street area in the Centre Region. The Lancaster office of affordable housing developer Volker is seeking federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to construct the Apartments at Atherton Commons and Townhomes at Atherton Commons on land behind Best Buy, Faith Ryan, Centre…