Town and Gown
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Spirituality & Social Justice at UBBC
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When the Rev. Jeremy Richards was looking for a new ministry last year, the University Baptist and Brethren Church in State College stood out. But there was an obstacle. A […]
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Dead Canary: Alive and Well in Philipsburg
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For three years now, The Dead Canary Brewing Company has sat on its Front Street perch as a place for the community to gather over a pint or two of […]
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The Historic Woodward Inn
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During the early morning hours of Oct. 5, a fire raged through the historic Woodward Inn in Haines Township. The inferno tore through the old stone inn, which dates back […]
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Howling at the Moon
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Well, here we are again, fellow outdoor adventure lovers. It is cold. The leaves have all fallen off the trees. And, worst of all, there is a lot less daylight […]
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‘The Black Ghost of Scotia’
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Every autumn, as warm sunshine makes way for chilly evenings and changing colors, “spooky season” creeps into our quaint towns and villages. Like clockwork, we forget summer fun to indulge […]
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100-Year-Old Heroes
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The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Surviving veterans are in their 90s or older. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey estimates […]
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Stronger Together: Happy Valley Town Series
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Every day, at trailheads and parks around this region, folks head off on outdoor adventures. Some hike, some run, some bike (both trail and road). Others skate, ski, or ride […]
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Mike the Mailman Shares Tales of Fun & Kindness in New Memoir
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Long before he was widely known as “Mike the Mailman,” Mike Herr was a young postal worker sorting mail in a back room in the downtown State College post office. […]
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The Hunting Tradition Continues
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Over the course of 42 years, Ron and Tammy Chronister have fostered approximately 80 children. Now, at 69 and 66 years old, respectively, the two are adoptive parents to five […]
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Where Her Boots Lead
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The opportunity to join the armed forces always appealed to Amanda Strandburg. Both of her grandfathers served in the Vietnam War, which lit an early respect and admiration for the […]
