Good morning, State College.

A State College man, Markos S.

Bejiga, 28, was arrested over the weekend for allegedly setting fire to a Pride flag outside Faith United Church of Christ on E. College Ave and vandalizing additional Pride decorations downtown—he faces charges of risking catastrophe, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Two Penn State doctoral students from the One Health Microbiome Center were selected for a seven-week internship at QIAGEN’s headquarters in Hilden, Germany this summer—where they will gain hands-on experience in molecular diagnostics and microbiome research under a long-term industry partnership.

Penn State's Board of Trustees agreed to a settlement that ended 18 months of litigation from Spotlight PA over secret meetings and open meetings law concerns.

Under the agreement, the board will take a Sunshine Act training on Sept. 11 and now must share details of private sessions—an arrangement that lasts five years.

Ironman 70.3 will return to Happy Valley on June 15 with a new course that ends on Curtin Road—improving access for fans—and will begin with a 7 a.m. swim at Bald Eagle State Park before athletes bike and run on familiar local routes.

The event will boost the local economy and build community pride as volunteers support participants.

Former Penn State offensive lineman Tom Rafferty died on June 9th at 70.

He played from 1973 to 1975 and spent 14 years with the Dallas Cowboys (winning Super Bowl XII) as a first-team All-American in 1975.

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.

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.

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.

Happy Valley Puzzle Swap

1-2 p.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Exchange gently used jigsaw puzzles in a community-friendly environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.