State College
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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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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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Man Facing Felony Charges for Hit-and-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Penn State Student in State College
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A Lycoming County man was driving under the influence of marijuana in May when he struck and seriously injured a Penn State student in State College, according to borough police. Noah J. Keister, 19, was charged on Thursday with felony counts of aggravated assault while DUI, aggravated assault by vehicle and leaving the scene of…
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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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Sips & Sounds Returns to State College With Local Food, Beverages and Music
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An outdoor festival featuring local food, craft beverages and music is returning for its fourth year in downtown State College. The Downtown State College Improvement District will host Sips & Sounds from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 26, in Sidney Friedman Park. “Sips & Sounds Downtown brings together some of the best parts…
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Borough Historian’s New Book Chronicles More Than 25 Years of State College Government
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A new book chronicles more than a quarter-century of State College municipal history through the insight and perspective of a longtime Borough Council member. Tom Daubert, who has been borough historian since 2018, will hold a book signing event for “Reflections of 25 Years of the Borough of State College Government: 1996-2023” from 3 to…
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Inside/Outside State College: Creating a Vibrant Downtown
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The Downtown State College Improvement District and I have one big thing in common: We’re both committed to improving downtown State College. The fact that an organization like DID exists tells you one thing—as great as our town is, it still needs ongoing attention to make it better.
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Duck Donuts Closes in State College After 8 Years in Business
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A downtown State College donut shop has abruptly closed after eight years in business. Duck Donuts’ location at 125 S. Fraser St. shut its doors on Sunday, according to a post on the Facebook page for the State College shop, which is now listed as “permanently closed.” “After many wonderful years serving the State College…
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State College Celebrates Juneteenth Through ‘Roots, Rhythm And Resilience’
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Community members gathered in downtown State College on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth with live music, performances, local vendors and community programming centered on this year’s theme of “Roots, Rhythm and Resilience.” The event marked the borough’s seventh Juneteenth celebration. Hosted by the Borough of State College, alongside the Penn State Center for Performing Arts and…
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State College Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Zoning Change for Addison Court Property
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State College Planning Commission on Thursday recommended rejecting a zoning change that would increase the height limit for potential new construction on the Arnold Addison Court site. The commission voted 3-2 to recommend that Borough Council deny State College-based developer PrimeCore’s request to raise the permitted maximum height from 45 feet to 65 feet on…