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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

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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Micah Tyler Musical Performance

    Award-winning songwriter Micah Tyler will perform at the Bryce Jordan Center, showcasing his inspirational music that honors God.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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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.

    Tue, 3/18/25

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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.

    Thu, 3/27/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/2/25

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