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Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Finals week sparks a wave of local events in State College. Monday, the HUB hosts an Indigenous Celebration at 6 p.m. while Headhouse 1 offers an intro to native plants from 6 to 7 p.m.; upcoming events include an opera show, softball game, and family art day. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Local photographers shared snapshots from campus during April 6-12, showing sunny skies, campus carnivals and sports including baseball, softball, and lacrosse. The images also capture HUB lawn gatherings and Farmers Market Fridays, highlighting the week’s vibrant community life. Onward State
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Happy Valley Casino is hosting two public test days from 2 to 10 p.m. on April 24 and 25, where guests 21 and older can try the gaming floor while staff complete checks. Revenue will support organizations (Food Bank and YMCA) and the opening date will be announced after review. Onward State
- ➤ Stephanie Calderon opened La Vida Local at Belle Mercantile (135 S. Spring St.) on April 1 in downtown Bellefonte and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 4; the Latina woman-owned boutique offers curated thrift and vintage clothing sourced from across the country and operates with limited staff and adjusted weekend hours. StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Greek Week at Penn State starts today at the HUB with a 'Why Greek' Banner Signing and SUAP Donation Drive (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), followed by a Basketball and Spikeball tournament Tuesday, a carnival on Wednesday, and a Multicultural Greek Council showcase Thursday at Heritage Hall. Onward State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Drew Shelton, an offensive tackle at Penn State who protected quarterback Drew Allar, is headed to the NFL Draft after four seasons. He pulled his hamstring at his second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and expects to recover+ his blocking grades were above average. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Former Penn State defenseman Carter Schade signed a Standard Player Contract with the Reading Royals on April 12 and will join ex-teammate Connor McMenamin in Reading; the 23-year-old from Mars becomes the eighth in-state player to appear for the Royals this season. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men’s hockey defenseman Carter Schade signed a Standard Player Contract with the Reading Royals on Sunday (which makes him eligible for AHL call-ups) and became the fifth Nittany Lion to ink a pro deal after the NCAA Tournament exit. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State lost a hard-fought final game against Ohio State at Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium, falling 15-10 after a tied series in Columbus. The Nittany Lions will face West Virginia in a one-game neutral-site contest on Wednesday, Apr. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 18 Penn State women's lacrosse lost 17-12 to No. 4 Northwestern after a late loss of its lead in the second half. The team will face Johns Hopkins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at Panzer Stadium in an attempt to rebound. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State men's basketball added point guard Jay Rodgers as its first transfer after he played four seasons at Central Connecticut State. Rodgers brings one year of eligibility to strengthen the guard depth as more transfers are expected this offseason. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State softball was mercy ruled in a 17-3 loss to Northwestern on Sunday afternoon at Nittany Lion Softball Park (the Nittany Lions led early but fell to seven unanswered runs). The team will face Bucknell on Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. at the same field. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State track athletes earned personal bests + historic top-10 marks at Bucknell during the Bison Outdoor Classic over the weekend. The Nittany Lions will compete on Sunday for Day 2 of the event. Daily Collegian
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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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PUULUUP with The Wild Shoats
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — $28 — Experience a unique blend of ancient sounds and modern flair as Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson showcase their musical journey.
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Natural Information Society Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $15 — Experience the unique sounds of Natural Information Society, creating long-form compositions since 2010.
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