State College
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Gratitude With a Touch of Attitude
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Last Monday, I chanced upon an e-bike lying on its side on the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street. Odd, I thought. I looked around, saw no one, continued on my way. The bike was still there that afternoon and the next morning and all the rest of the week. Stolen, then ditched?…
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Inside/Outside State College: Downtown (and Nearby) Architecture
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Lots of people love the look of downtown State College, me included. However, as an architecture neophyte, I’m often at a loss to say why – or to describe it accurately.
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State College Earns Perfect Score on LGBTQ+ Equality Rating for 7th Consecutive Year
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State College once again has been recognized among the most inclusive communities in the United States by the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. The borough achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index for the seventh consecutive year. State College was one of a record-high 132 municipalities to earn a…
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Light Up Night Kicks Off Holiday Season in State College
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State College ushered in the holiday season on Thursday with a night of family fun and festive cheer. The Downtown State College Improvement District’s sixth annual Light Up Night welcomed community members for the launch of the holiday light show in the Martin Luther King Plaza, entertainment, refreshments and of course Santa lighting the tree…
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Free Holiday Season Parking Returning in Downtown State College
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Downtown State College will once again offer free parking options this holiday season, starting before Thanksgiving and continuing until after New Year’s. From Nov. 24 to Dec. 21, the grace period for free parking in garages will increase from 30 minutes to two hours with no validation required. Courtesy cards also will be issued to…
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6th Annual Light Up Night to Ring in Holiday Season in Downtown State College
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Downtown State College will transform into a winter wonderland once again on Thursday for Light Up Night to kick off the holiday season. The Downtown State College Improvement District’s sixth annual event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on South Fraser Street, the 100 block of…
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New Grant Program Aims to Help Small Businesses Get Started in Downtown State College
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A new grant program is designed to help small businesses get started and succeed in downtown State College. Downtown State College Improvement District and the State College Redevelopment Authority are partnering on the Retail Launch Assistance Program, which will provide dollar-for-dollar matching funds up to $15,000 for approved for first-time retail businesses or small businesses that…
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Downtown State College Bakery Begins Next Chapter With New Owner
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After 25 years, a downtown State College bakery has a new owner to carry on its signature fresh-baked breads and pastries. Gemelli Bakers founder Tony Sapia has passed the 129 McAllister Alley business on to John Schaffer, the co-owner of nearby Antifragile Brewing Company. “Everything has an end, but a loaf of bread has two!”…
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Honeygrow Returns to Penn State Roots With Downtown State College Grand Opening
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Honeygrow officially opened its downtown State College restaurant Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., following a weekend of preview events leading up to launch day. The restaurant, located in the Pugh Centre at 160 E. Beaver Ave., hosted a family-and-friends event Saturday and a public preview Sunday before opening its doors to…
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Honeygrow Ready to Open in Downtown State College
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A Penn State alum’s chain of fast-casual restaurants specializing in customizable stir-fry, salads and dessert bowls is ready to open its downtown State College location. Honeygrow will hold a grand opening at 10 a.m. Monday at 160 E. Beaver Ave., on the ground floor of the Pugh Centre. The event will begin with a ribbon…