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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State College officials and community members met Saturday morning on April 19 to unveil Craig’s Way—the new ceremonial name for Kelly Alley—in honor of coffee shop owner Craig Avedesian who served the town for 22 years. A plaque was installed at 123 W. Beaver Ave. to mark his lasting legacy as Elixr Coffee continues his community tradition. StateCollege.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sustainability State College held its second annual Earth Day celebration yesterday at the State College Municipal Building and Sidney Friedman Park with live animal exhibits, puppet-making, and stamp carving activities that brought community members together—Mayor Ezra Nanes spoke on sustainability and declared Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 25 in the borough. Daily Collegian
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State baseball beat Purdue 13-6 yesterday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park after a slow start—key hits and pitching helped turn the game around. The win boosts their record as they will host West Virginia at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Onward State
- ➤ State College's Little Lions won the 98th Roddick Invitational at Shippensburg University's Seth Grove Stadium on April 19th with a team score of 103.50 points, finishing ahead of Palmyra and Cumberland Valley. Florida signee Jesse Myers won both the 100-meter and 200-meter races while Cumberland Valley's Ke’Aune Green set new school records—marking a day of standout individual performances. PennLive
- ➤ Penn State softball lost Game 1 2-1 to Iowa as the Hawkeyes’ pitching stifled their offense—Jalen Adams recorded key strikeouts in early innings. The Nittany Lions will play Game 2 at 3 p.m. today before facing Iowa again at 5 p.m. Monday. Daily Collegian
- ➤ At Rec Hall on Saturday afternoon, Penn State men’s volleyball swept No. 19 Princeton to close its regular season after a Friday loss—cutting Princeton’s eight-game win streak and setting the stage for the EIVA Tournament beginning Wednesday. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Miller Trubey led Penn State’s men’s volleyball team to a sweep of Princeton Saturday afternoon with 15 kills, five digs and three aces at Rec Hall—earning him Man of the Match honors. His strong play gives the team a boost as they prepare for the EIVA Tournament next week. Daily Collegian
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Crafts & Cocktails: Garden Party
Head to Discovery Space and The Rivet for an adults-only evening of sipping, socializing, and crafting! Registration includes a punch card for 3 activities including DIY garden-inspired crafts and seasonal drinks from Happy Valley Nomadic Spirits and The Dead Canary. 🌼 Pollinator Seed Bombs 🌱 Garden ID Tags 🎨 Watercolor Florals with @kaleidoscope_pa 🪴 Newspaper Herb Pots with @resiliencyfarm 🍸 Cocktails & Mocktails with @hvnomadicspirits This Garden Party kicks off Day 1 of Centre Gives (May 14)—and it's a great way to give back and support our mission. Show us your donation to Discovery Space & The Rivet for a FREE bonus craft punch! 👒 Dress in your garden party best and let’s toast to spring, community, and creativity.
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