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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State College police reported a silver Lexus SUV with Pennsylvania license plate HKD5885 was stolen from East Beaver Avenue around 1 a.m. on April 30 and they are asking anyone with information to call (814)234-7150. WTAJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ American rapper Pusha T performed Friday night at IM Fields during the Movin’ On 50th Anniversary music festival in State College, opening for The All-American Rejects. He engaged fans by playing hits such as 'Diet Coke' and 'If You Know You Know' (showcasing his signature iced-out anchor pendant) and congratulated students on finishing classes (highlighting local support). Onward State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State staff are getting the campus ready for spring by cleaning up grounds and planting new flowers. Horticulture tech Katie Hallin waters the soil under the science building's long roof — which spans 150 feet above the open space — to prepare for warm weather days. Penn State
- ➤ Sixteen faculty and graduate students from the College of the Liberal Arts will receive over $50,000 from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s Research in Democracy Support Grant program to support projects on democracy topics such as protest and civic engagement — grant applications were reviewed by Michael Berkman and Xiaoye You for the upcoming academic year. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews restored power to more than 90% of Centre County homes and businesses hit by Tuesday night’s storms, though 3,310 customers still faced outages as of Friday afternoon—First Energy expects near full service by Sunday at 11 p.m. Several road closures in State College and Ferguson Township remain in effect as cleanup continues and crews brace for more severe weather. StateCollege.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Addison Harpster pitched a complete seven innings—giving up one earned run on three hits and striking out eight—to help State College beat Williamsport 4-1 on March 5. Paige Moriarta went 2-for-3 with a two-run triple while Sarah Mellott added an RBI, improving State College’s record to 9-4 as Williamsport fell to 9-5. PennLive
- ➤ Penn State baseball played a doubleheader on Friday at 4 p.m. against Maryland and will play its final game on Saturday or Sunday—while the softball team began its doubleheader against Washington on Friday at 4 p.m. and will finish with a game at 2 p.m. today. Onward State
- ➤ Four-star linebacker Terry Wiggins from Coatesville committed to Penn State football on Friday, joining a class ranked seventh nationally with top recruits. He had offers from Cincinnati, Syracuse and Kentucky before choosing the Nittany Lions and is expected to bolster the team in upcoming games. Onward State
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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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Jaws Screening
May 23 — Freeman Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the suspense of Spielberg's classic in a local setting.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Performance
7-9 p.m. — Cafe 210 West — Free entry — Experience live music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl in a cozy cafe setting.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Concert
4-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Free admission — Enjoy an evening of live music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl.
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Coaches vs Cancer Golf Tournament
All day — Penn State Golf Courses — Check website for entry fee — Enjoy a premier golf experience while supporting cancer research.
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Yard Sale Extravaganza
10 AM — Holmes-Foster Park — Free entry — Discover a variety of treasures for kids, crafts, and home decor at this exciting yard sale.
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