Good morning, State College.

State College Police took 20-year-old Braeden Phillips from Milroy into custody after investigating terroristic threats against State College Area High School—he was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and unlawful possession of a firearm and is now held without bail at Centre County Correctional Facility.

The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity held its fourth annual Super Gay 5K yesterday outside the HUB-Robeson Center as part of Penn State Pride Month (360 people registered) and the race ran from 9 a.m. until the last runner returned around 10:30 a.m. Medals were later awarded to the three fastest finishers.

State College hosted its 3rd annual APIDA festival on Saturday in downtown State College, where Mayor Ezra Nanes led a proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and condemned visa actions affecting international students—while community groups, students and cultural organizations celebrated with food, music and art at booths along Fraser Street and Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza.

The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County will host the local competition for the 2025 National Civics Bee at 10 a.m. on April 15 at the Eric J.

Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College, where 11 middle school finalists will compete on civics rounds. Winners will earn cash prizes and advance to state finals in State College for a chance to compete in the national championship later this fall (with prizes totaling at least $50,000).

On Saturday, Penn State softball bounced back from a 9-5 loss by beating No. 23 Ohio State 11-2 in five innings, with the Nittany Lions hitting multiple home runs (three of their seven hits).

The win marked their first over a ranked opponent since Feb. 10, 2024.

On Saturday night, Penn State swept George Mason in five sets at the Recreation Athletic Complex in Fairfax—keeping its No. 1 seed bid alive in the EIVA Tournament.

The team will return home to Rec Hall to begin a two-match series against Princeton at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Penn State defeated Johns Hopkins 10-4 in a lacrosse game at Panzer Stadium today—Matt Traynor scored seven goals to lead the Nittany Lions.

The win comes after tough losses and sets up Senior Night Friday at 6 p.m. against Rutgers.

Mosaic Workshops in State College, PA

6 p.m. — Holmes-Foster Park — Free entry — Unleash your creativity at these engaging mosaic workshops in a peaceful neighborhood.

Marty Stuart Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — $66-$72 — Experience a cosmic country journey with Grammy winner Marty Stuart as he explores new musical horizons.

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd

N/A — Freeman Auditorium — N/A — Experience a tribute to the iconic music of Pink Floyd by The Machine with passionate performances and immersive stage displays.

Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $15+ — Celebrate the unforgettable music of Amy Winehouse with a full revival of her Grammy Award-winning album.

The Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run

11:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Beaver Stadium — Check event page for costs — Participate in a community-focused run supporting Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

The Steel Wheels Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a fusion of tradition and innovation with The Steel Wheels' captivating Americana sound.

Ashley Cooke Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Cost Info TBD — Experience heartfelt storytelling through the music of rising country artist Ashley Cooke.