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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Heirloom Farmer, a sixth-generation family farm near Port Matilda, will host plant sales, garden tours and hands-on gardening workshops starting April 25 through May — events that invite local families to learn how to grow their own food. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Penn State study found that female post-9/11 veterans experienced steeper drops in work, social, and relationship well-being than male veterans during and after COVID-19 (using data from over 5,200 pre-pandemic and 3,100 post-pandemic respondents), which calls for improved support systems. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey players Tessa Janecke and Danica Maynard were honored with All-USCHO awards on Friday. Janecke became the first Nittany Lion on the All-USCHO First Team while Maynard joined the All-USCHO Third & Rookie Teams after a strong season. Onward State
- ➤ Tanisha Wright, a former Lady Lion, announced Kelly Mazzante (Penn State's all-time leader) as the first assistant coach to help restore the women's basketball program to its historic excellence, following her vow to rebuild with veteran alumni talent. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey head coach Jeff Kampersal was named USCHO Coach of the Year on Friday after leading his team to its first Frozen Four appearance on home ice + clinching their inaugural NC Championship, marking his second coach honor this season. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State wrestling adds four new recruits including Braiden Weaver + Sam Herring + Jayden James + Elijah Brown to its deep roster after a record season that saw six wrestlers reach national finals; they are expected to compete in upcoming meets. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State opened its three-game softball series against Maryland with a 13-5 mercy-rule win in a five-inning contest at Beard Field. The Nittany Lions will host a doubleheader at 11 a.m. today as they continue their Big Ten home series. Daily Collegian
- ➤ State College high school baseball rallied with Lucas Bierly RBIs and five defensive miscues by Cedar Cliff to win 7-6 in the Commonwealth Division game. Cam Machtinger and Ben Gracie-Griffin helped overcome an early 6-4 deficit for the comeback win. PennLive
- ➤ Penn State punter Riley Thompson (formerly at Florida Atlantic) is aiming to secure an NFL roster spot after impressing at Pro Day today, despite losing his starting role in 2025 to Gabe Nwosu. He is featured in a series profiling players for the NFL Draft from April 23-26. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State women's lacrosse will travel to Columbus this weekend to face Ohio State (their historical rival) as they try to break a three-week losing streak after recent ranking drops. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State track athletes competed in the Florida Relays Friday and Saturday, with Collin Burkhart setting the third-best hammer throw in school history and freshman Nolan Carey finishing fifth in javelin - several athletes posted personal bests. More Nittany Lions will compete later today. Daily Collegian
- ➤ State College baseball beat Cedar Cliff 7 to 6 on Thursday, Apr. 2 in a comeback win led by relief pitcher Ben Grace Griffin who pitched five shutout innings after starter Connor Kulka allowed six runs. Mason Evans scored the decisive run after a throwing error put the team ahead. PennLive
- ➤ No. 15 Penn State men's volleyball swept Charleston 3-0 on Saturday, April 4 with strong plays from Luomo and Harvey. The Nittany Lions will compete again today at 3 p.m. at Wehrle Innovation Center. Onward State
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Maurice Louca 'Fera' Quartet Live
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — $22 GA / $12 Students — Experience the intricate and hypnotic sounds of Maurice Louca's Fera in a captivating live performance.
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Tauren Wells Concert
7-10 p.m. — C3 Sports — Tickets available — Experience the uplifting vibes of Tauren Wells on the Take It All Back Tour with special guests.
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Alex Harding and Lucian Ban Duo
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience a night of soulful blues with the talented duo Alex Harding and Lucian Ban.
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Anand Wilder Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Check local listings — Experience a night of eclectic sounds featuring Anand Wilder of Yeasayer alongside The After Hours and Eesha Jadhav.
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Earth and Arbor Day Fest
5-8 p.m. — Hintz Alumni Garden — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with live music, local food vendors, and engaging activities for all ages.
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Beginner Line Dancing Night
7-10 p.m. — Arena Bar & Grill — $5 — Learn and enjoy various line dances in a fun, interactive setting.
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Jeff Dunham's Artificial Intelligence Tour
7-10 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Tickets available — Get ready to laugh out loud with renowned comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham.
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Boyscott
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $14 — Enjoy a night of dreamy indie rock with surfy guitar hooks from Boyscott.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Live
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Titan Hollow — Tickets available — Celebrate Taurus Season with local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl Belinda performing original music.
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Lucy Kaplansky Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich folk sounds of New York City artist Lucy Kaplansky.
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