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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local letter carriers will take part in the nationwide Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday, May 10 by collecting non-perishable food items from mailboxes and post offices in State College, Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Lemont and Pine Grove Mills—residents are asked to leave donations near their cluster boxes or contact their local office if needed as Mayor Ezra Nanes declared the day Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Day. StateCollege.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown State College will soon welcome The Press, a new cider and craft beverage tap house set to open at 113 Heister St. by Arts Fest; co-owner and Penn State professor Kory Blose said the venue will feature rotating taps of local ciders, meads and wines—mixing craft drinks with community conversation. Onward State
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Penn State alum, Jeffrey Brian Teti (47) was charged with attempted invasion of privacy, loitering and prowling at night and disorderly conduct after security footage and multiple police calls showed him peeking into dorm windows from November 2024 to March, and a preliminary hearing is set for June 4. WTAJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ HUB-Robeson Galleries is hosting the Happy Valley Animation Festival—running from May 1 through May 22—that features award-winning animated films from around the world. The event is free to attend and shown on three screens. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State suspended the Acacia fraternity indefinitely effective May 7 after reports of hazing and misconduct led the chapter to withdraw its recognition; the group lost all university privileges and will operate off campus as an unrecognized organization—students are advised to avoid engagement. This suspension remains in place for a minimum of four years. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State Smeal College of Business will award more than 2,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 10 and May 11 at events held at the Bryce Jordan Center, Business Building Atrium, and Pegula Ice Arena. Nearly 14,600 diplomas will be given to graduates across various programs+ including undergraduates, master’s and doctoral candidates, with DuPont CEO Lori Koch set to speak at the undergrad ceremony at 9 a.m. on May 10. Penn State
- ➤ The State College Area School Board reviewed an updated cost estimate and tentative designs for the new Park Forest Middle School on Little Lion Drive with estimated costs between $127.9 million and $136.9 million—this estimate may increase by about $2.8 million if alternate options are added. The board will present a third-party cost estimate in July and schedule public meetings, with construction set to begin in January or February 2026 and take two years to complete. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State Extension is hosting a free webinar series called Thrive: Sprout for parents of 3- to 5-year-olds from 8 to 9 p.m. June 2 through June 30—registration by May 26 is needed to receive the webinar link. Penn State
- ➤ Starting May 12, Penn State Campus Recreation will offer $160 summer memberships to the outdoor pool at McCoy Natatorium for anyone 18 and older, with memberships running until Aug 22. Youth swim lessons and competitive clinics will soon be available, and daily passes cost $10 — available at the pool check-in desk or the IM Building Membership Office. Penn State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ellie Koerner was diagnosed with leukemia as a child and turned her pain into hope by starting the Ellie Koerner Leukemia Foundation to help families at CHOP and Ronald McDonald House. After dancing at THON to raise funds, she now plans to attend medical school to become a doctor—she says her early struggles taught her to care for patients beyond their illness. 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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