Friday, March 14th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Angelo’s Pizzeria in Boalsburg serves fresh pizza, strombolis and Italian classics using dough made from scratch—continuing a family tradition since 2000. The restaurant welcomes loyal local customers with dine-in, take-out and private event options along Business Route 322. StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Centre Ballroom brings back community ballroom dancing in Centre County—Rod Hart and his wife Ann started the club after moving to State College and now host dance lessons and social events at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte on the second Sunday of each month. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State will offer 30 new loge boxes at Beaver Stadium for the 2027 season as part of a $700 million renovation—deposits of $1,000 must be made by March 21 along with a required gift ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 over five years. The loge boxes, located in the new PAM Health Misitano Tower, hold up to eight guests and include season parking and all food and drinks. StateCollege.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal will face ranked opponent Reinier de Ridder in his UFC middleweight debut at UFC Fight Night 256 on May 3 in Des Moines, Iowa—tickets for the event go on sale March 21 and it will stream on ESPN+. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State softball lost 13-7 to Northwestern at Devon Park in Oklahoma City after a five-game win streak. The team will play Northwestern again on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men’s basketball lost four close games that kept the team out of the Big Ten Tournament. The losses against Washington, Michigan, Indiana, and Rutgers came at key times — leaving the team with a 6-14 conference record. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 19 Penn State men’s volleyball lost a three-set match to No. 5 USC in Honolulu at the Outrigger Volleyball Invitational on Thursday night—this loss marked the team’s 11th defeat of the season. The Lions will face No. 3 Hawaii in their next game on Saturday at 1 a.m. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State women’s lacrosse lost to No. 5 Maryland 19-11 on Thursday at Panzer Stadium after a strong first half gave way to a weaker second half + the team will meet No. 3 Northeastern at Martin Stadium on Sunday at 2 p.m. Onward State
- ➤ The Penn State women’s hockey team ended its season with a 4-1 loss to St. Lawrence in the NCAA Tournament first round—its third straight exit from the tournament. Daily Collegian
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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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Victor Wooten Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience the innovative sounds of the Wooten Brothers redefining multiple genres.
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Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
7-9 p.m. — The State Theatre — Get your tickets now — Experience the thrill of the best fly fishing films on tour in this annual community celebration.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl.
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