Sunday, May 11th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sabine Carey’s Centre Markets will leave its Nittany Mall location and move to a larger 2,500-square-foot building at 112 W. Pine Grove Rd. in Pine Grove Mills later this year—where a new kitchen collective will offer a shared commercial kitchen for local food entrepreneurs. StateCollege.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ PA CareerLink and the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County are hosting a free job fair at C3 Sports on May 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. where more than 75 local employers will offer positions from entry-level to experienced across sectors like health, government, public safety, and technology + organizers say the event will boost local workforce connections and support economic growth. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Penn State Board of Trustees announced on May 9 that nine new trustees were elected to join the board. They will begin their roles on July 1 — representing agricultural societies, business and industry, alumni and student voices. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bellefonte/Benner B-Line will end service on July 1 as officials revealed that each trip cost about $42—Bellefonte paid roughly $10 while the ride saw about 270 to 350 users per month. The borough will switch to a county van service, though details on its cost remain unknown. WTAJ
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State baseball beat Rutgers 11—7 on Saturday night in Piscataway to win the series and secure its third straight conference victory. The team will try to complete the sweep today at 2 p.m. in its Big Ten regular-season game. Onward State
- ➤ The 1-0 Podcast hosts discussed how linebacker transfer Amare Campbell from North Carolina fits into Penn State’s defense+ they noted coach Dan Connor’s influence in recruiting and the spring portal results may shape his role. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 5 Penn State men’s lacrosse beat Colgate 13-11 in the NCAA Tournament first round, coming back after a slow start—key plays turned the tide for the win. The team will face the winner of the Ohio State versus Notre Dame game in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on May 18 at 12:00 p.m. 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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