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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flour & Stone now serves breakfast, lunch and dinner five days a week and has added a summer walk-up window at 125 E. Pine Grove Rd. It offers breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. StateCollege.com
- ➤ The Penn State Small Business Development Center recently hosted its annual Growth Conference at the Nittany Lion Inn in University Park—gathering business consultants from across the state to learn about trends such as tariff impacts and artificial intelligence. The three-day event ended with an awards ceremony and sessions on data-driven insights to help consultants support local small businesses. Penn State
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ State College will host its annual Pride parade and festival on Saturday, June 7 with a 10 a.m. parade downtown and a noon festival at Sidney Friedman Park—featuring guest speakers such as Trixy Valentine, Ezra Nanes and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis—as the community celebrates identity and visibility. WTAJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Elmwood Street bridge near Lemont in College Township will be closed until mid-September as PennDOT repairs it starting Monday, June 9 — drivers must use Pike Street and Route 26/East College Avenue for a detour. H&P Construction Inc.—the contractor on the $1.4 million project—began work in April to improve the bridge’s ride quality and extend its service life. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A team at Penn State will study how binge drinking during adolescence affects brain growth using a mouse model supported by a five-year $2.9M grant from the NIH—researchers will also check if male and female mice react differently to alcohol exposure. Penn State
- ➤ At Penn State, Dipanjan Pan holds the Huck Chair in Nanomedicine and leads research to create tiny sensors that help doctors detect diseases early; his team is testing devices that use body fluids to spot conditions—this work will move science from the lab to patient care. Penn State
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State alum Jordan Ott was named head coach of the Phoenix Suns after serving as an assistant with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He replaced former coach Mike Budenholtzer after Budenholtzer was fired in April. StateCollege.com
- ➤ During the 2025 season, Penn State baseball recorded 33 wins and broke records with 108 stolen bases and 111 doubles as coach Mike Gambino led his team to a 9-game winning streak plus drawing a record crowd of 6106 fans and 12112 hot dogs sold at one game. The team did not reach the Big Ten championship or NCAA Tournament but showed strong play against conference rivals while preparing for next season. Daily Collegian
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Boalsburg Wine Walk
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Duffy's Tavern — All items available for purchase — Sample local wines, ciders, beers, and enjoy live music and food trucks.
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Teen Mental Health Book Signing
1-2 p.m. — Barnes & Noble — Free entry — Explore new insights on teen mental health during a special book signing event.
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Steep Canyon Rangers Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of traditional bluegrass with a contemporary twist from award-winning songwriters.
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Happy Valley Puzzle Swap
1-2 p.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Exchange gently used jigsaw puzzles in a community-friendly environment.
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Open Gym
Beat the evening heat and have the kids burn off some energy at CEG's Summer Tuesday night Open Gyms! Open for ages 1–18, but please note that ages 1–5 require a parent or guardian to stay with them. 6:15pm–7:30pm at Centre Elite Gymnastics, 177 Champion Drive, Suite 200, State College, PA 16803. $5/members, $10/non-members.
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Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival
June 25-29 — Centre County Grange Fair — Ticketed event — Enjoy performances from 19 Bluegrass bands including Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent.
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Sips & Sounds Downtown Celebration
4:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Sidney Friedman Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant summer celebration with live music and refreshing beverages in downtown State College.
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Langhorne Slim Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the powerful and raw sounds of acclaimed singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim.
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Killer Queen Tribute Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the acclaimed tribute band Killer Queen as they bring the magic of Queen to life on stage.
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Firecracker 4K Independence Day Run/Walk
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Medlar Field — Registration fee required — Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic run and enjoy festivities topped off with fireworks.
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