State College
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State College Borough Council to Take Up ICE Ordinance
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State College Borough Council will consider an ordinance aimed at protecting immigrant community members, following months demands from protesters and speakers at public meetings calling for a formal prohibition on cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Council President Evan Myers said on Monday the proposed ordinance, the specifics of which have not yet been…
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AIDS Memorial Quilt Panels on Display in State College Through June
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Eight panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt are on display at Centre LGBT+ in State College through June 30 as part of a partnership with the National AIDS Memorial. The display, which opened May 4, is free to the public and honors the more than 700,000 lives lost to AIDS in the United States. The…
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3-Day Closure Planned for Part of West Beaver Avenue in State College
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A portion of a busy downtown State College road will be closed to traffic for three days in June for installation of a crane to be used in the construction of a high-rise condominium hotel. The closure of West Beaver Avenue between South Atherton and South Burrowes streets, approved by Borough Council on Monday night,…
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‘Not an Easy Decision.’ Downtown State College Diner Closes
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A downtown State College diner has closed after about six months in business. Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes, 131 S. Garner St., announced it permanent closure Sunday night in a Facebook post, citing ongoing staffing challenges. “Like many businesses in the area, we have faced ongoing challenges with staffing, particularly in the downtown environment,” the…
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The Whiskey Barber Salon Opens in Downtown State College
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The new men’s salon from owner Tanya Campbell blends traditional barbershop elements with a modern experience in a western-themed setting.
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured, Charges Pending After Hit-and-Run Crash in State College
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Charges are pending against a 19-year-old suspect after a Penn State student sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning in State College. The crash happened at about 12:30 a.m. when a driver struck a 21-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of West Beaver Avenue and South Gill Street, borough police wrote in a…
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Swing Your Partner Again: State College’s Contra Dance Scene Is Back, Welcoming Beginners, Families and Musicians
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Contra dance is experiencing a rebirth in State College. The traditional, easy-to-learn form of American country dance is drawing 40 to 60 people per event, dancing to a caller and live music in the State College Friends School’s community room.
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Craig Finn and Patterson Hood Bringing ‘Devils in the Details’ Tour to State Theatre
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Songwriters and frontmen from two of the most revered bands in 21st century American indie rock will share the stage this summer at The State Theatre. Craig Finn and Patterson Hood will bring their “Devils in the Details” tour to State College for an 8 p.m. show on Saturday, July 11, during Arts Festival weekend.…
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Event in State College to Address Affordability Issues
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Central PA United will host an afternoon of information and conversation about affordability issues this weekend in State College. The political advocacy group’s event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, in Sidney Friedman Park, 241 S. Fraser St. Advocates and nonprofit organizations that work directly with people affected by…
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Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna Bring Chilean Folk to Manny’s Live Performance Space
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Manny’s Live Performance Space in State College continues its run of internationally acclaimed programming with a special performance by Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna on Thursday, April 30. Pascuala Ilabaca is a Chilean singer, composer and accordionist whose work bridges traditional roots with modern experimentation. Drawing from Chilean folk, Latin American rhythms, jazz and global influences,…