Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
Good morning, State College.
Local musicians will perform in a pay-what-you-will benefit concert at South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College on Thursday, Feb.
5 at 6 p.m. Proceeds will equally support five agencies fighting housing insecurity and free food will be available with donations.
A strong storm dumped over a foot of snow on Centre County on Sunday, with Port Matilda recording 15.5 inches and State College up to 13 inches, forcing school closures and snow emergencies to clear streets.
Local health experts report that allergies are increasing as longer pollen seasons and Western diets contribute, and Geisinger’s Dr. Neil Baman at Scenery Park advises patients to track symptoms (and potential triggers) before seeking treatment.
Penn State food scientists received a two-year, $428,200 NIH grant to test if milk protein (casein) can create child-friendly, ethanol-free liquid medications.
The project will optimize formulations and begin testing bioavailability in animals.
Former Penn State quarterback Bekkem Kritza announced his transfer to Alabama A&M on Monday after not playing last season in a crowded quarterback room.
He has four years of eligibility remaining and is the third QB to move from Penn State.
Penn State women’s hockey held No. 4 in the USCHO poll with a 24-4 record and clinched the AHA regular-season title with a 7-0 win over Delaware.
The team meets Robert Morris Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Beaver Stadium, then Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Pegula Ice Arena.
Penn State men’s hockey jumped from No.8 to No.5 after sweeping Wisconsin at the Kohl Center and will face No.2 Michigan State with game 1 Friday at 6 p.m. at Pegula Ice Arena and game 2 Saturday at 1 p.m. at Beaver Stadium.
Penn State product Yanic Konan Niederhauser has joined the Clippers’ G-League team for the NBA Rising Stars Challenge ahead of the All-Star weekend.
He debuted on Oct. 22 in 25 NBA games and has averaged 3.6 points, while also posting 14.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in eight G-League contests.
Penn State women's hockey remains ranked No. 4 after sweeping Delaware to improve to 24-4 (17-1 in AHA play) and will play Robert Morris at Beaver Stadium at 1 p.m. Friday.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Basketball
6-9 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting women's basketball showdown between the Gophers and Nittany Lions.
Jason Aldean Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Tickets available — Experience an inspiring night of country music with Jason Aldean and Nate Smith.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans
1-10 p.m. — West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Nittany Lions as they take on the Spartans in a thrilling college football matchup.
TWEN w/ Dogwood Tales and Euphoria Again
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Check out an emotional alt-country band from Virginia inspired by the Shenandoah Valley.
Raphael Rogiński Plays John Coltrane and Langston Hughes
7-9:30 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $10 — Experience the unique sound of Poland's virtuoso guitarist in an intimate setting.
Anna Pearl Belinda Live Music Performance
6-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Enjoy cider while listening to local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl perform.
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