Friday, March 7th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Landmark Properties progresses with plans for The Mark, a 12-story mixed-use high-rise in downtown State College including 159 residential units and significant retail space, with construction completion aimed for August 2028. StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's SPA and Opulence hosted a highly attended drag show featuring Bob The Drag Queen and Plane Jane, showcasing dazzling performances and audience engagement with handmade fans. Onward State
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kathryn's, a business specializing in homemade frozen meals, opens its first brick-and-mortar store in State College, Pennsylvania, offering comfort food inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joshua Meert, a political science major and at-large representative, announces his candidacy for student government president at Penn State alongside running mate Samuel Conway, focusing on affordability, accessibility, student well-being, and transparency. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State and Westinghouse Electric Company are collaborating to establish a nuclear research facility at University Park, aiming to install an eVinci™ microreactor to support sustainable energy research. Daily Collegian
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ State College offers a range of activities including sports games and arts entertainment for those staying in town over spring break. Onward State
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's baseball team, boasting a 9-1 record for the first time since 1980, faces Indiana in its first Big Ten series of the season. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 8 Penn State women's hockey team, leading the season series 3-1, prepares for a championship game against Mercyhurst, following a successful series sweep of RIT and adjustments in strategy to enhance their gameplay. Daily Collegian
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Micah Tyler Musical Performance
Award-winning songwriter Micah Tyler will perform at the Bryce Jordan Center, showcasing his inspirational music that honors God.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance at The Lodge
Anna Pearl, a local singer/songwriter from State College, will be performing at The Lodge at Tussey Mountain, offering a family-friendly opportunity to enjoy music while dining on tacos.
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Cirque du Soleil - OVO
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Bryce Jordan Center | Tickets required | Experience the vibrant world of insects through stunning acrobatics and colorful performances.
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The Suitcase Junket Live Performance
8-11 p.m. | The State Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience the grand and solitary vision of Matt Lorenz's The Suitcase Junket in a unique musical setting.
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