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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This guide lists several State College formal venues with booking timelines, guest limits, set hours, food menus, drink policies and price ranges from The Basement Nightspot to 3 Dots Downtown—planners can compare these details to choose the right space for their event. Onward State
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Penn State alum Malik Bilbrew, a 2022 graduate, delivered a moving American Idol audition on March 30 when he sang 'Remedy' by Adele and earned a golden ticket from all three judges—he did not progress past Hollywood Week. Onward State
- ➤ Kane Brown performed his hits during his 'The High Road Tour' at Bryce Jordan Center. A severe thunderstorm briefly caused a 20-minute power outage—after the lights returned the crowd's energy picked up again. Onward State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Centre Area Transportation Authority offers free summer rides for local youth aged 18 and younger until Aug. 31 with unlimited use of CATA Bus + CATA Go services. Students must visit the customer service center at 108 E. Beaver Ave. in State College and show a school ID + valid photo ID or birth certificate as proof of age. StateCollege.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State baseball beat Maryland 8-4 on Sunday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park to break a six-game Big Ten losing streak and avoid a series sweep (the team built a lead in the fourth and fifth innings and withstood a two-hour rain delay). Onward State
- ➤ Penn State men’s gymnastics senior Josh Karnes qualified on May 4 for the 2025 Pan American Championships and will compete with USA Gymnastics—this marks his second qualification after earning a spot in 2023. The games will be held in Asunción—Paraguay from August 9 to 23. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State wrestling star Bo Nickal lost via technical knockout to Reinier de Ridder at UFC Fight Night on May 3 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The loss ended his undefeated record & he did not make any comment about his future plans. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State softball lost its final regular season series to Washington after an 8 to 0 shutout on Sunday. The Nittany Lions will begin Big Ten tournament play in West Lafayette on Wednesday — the team enters the tournament without much momentum. Onward State
- ➤ The Penn State men’s lacrosse team will face Colgate on Saturday, May 10 at 5 p.m. on ESPNU to open its NCAA Tournament campaign— the winner of this game will meet the winner from the contest between No. 4 seed Ohio State and Notre Dame. 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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