Town&Gown
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WPSU-TV: ‘Vital now more than ever’
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On March 1, 1965, Penn State’s new television station, WPSX, broadcast its first programs with the goal of expanding the university’s educational outreach. Currently celebrating its 60th anniversary year, the […]
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Book Clubs Share Good Reads … & Good Friendships
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Book clubs are experiencing a resurgence across the country, with a 24% increase in their event listings on Eventbrite from 2022 to 2023 and a 10% rise in activity reported […]
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Teeing off to Fight Cancer
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It’s been 30 years since Penn State men’s basketball’s then-head coach Bruce Parkhill introduced the State College community to a relatively new collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the […]
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Centre County Soundtrack
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The Happy Valley hills are alive with the sounds of talented musicians making music year-round. From acoustic duos to big rock bands, the area is home to a wide range […]
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Kitchen Garden Recipes Showcase Turkish Heritage
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Three local families have created a little piece of the Mediterranean for diners in State College. Opened in mid-February, Kitchen Garden is quickly becoming a favorite for breakfast, baked goods, […]
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Jimmy Brown: Keeping stories alive
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I recently had the honor of visiting Jimmy Brown (James Robert Brown) at his home in Spring Mills. He and his fiancé, Susan Randolph, had just restored a rare 1861 […]
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Muddy Paws: Brewery, winery & greenhouse
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I tell you what, Dale and Sasha Frailey are doing things right out in the small town of Smithmill. They are living the dream, you might say, working hand in […]
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George Etzweiler, Legend of the Mountains
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Mount Washington sits high above the other peaks in New Hampshire’s White Mountains and is known to have some of the worst weather in the world. Yes, the cold wind […]
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Sabine Carey’s Centre Markets: A growing food hub
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As founder of Centre Markets and the Centre Kitchen Collective, and as a flower farmer, Sabine Carey is used to being busy. But Saturdays are … something else. “Saturdays are […]
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WingFest Continues to Grow
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Tussey Mountain is busy preparing for another summer of WingFest, a unique event that offers plenty to do whether or not you’re a chicken wing connoisseur. Part competition, part music […]
