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Former Penn State football long snapper Kyle Vasey suffered serious injuries in a hit and run in Highlands Ranch on Monday morning when a driver struck him and two other pedestrians, killing his fiancée and injuring a pedestrian aged 72, and now the driver faces multiple felony charges.

Happy Valley Restaurant Week will take place June 12-21, hosting 34 eateries that showcase fan-favorite dishes like The Tavern's shrimp and grits and The Corner Room's steak and eggs — the theme 'Greatest Hits' celebrates local favorites.

Organizers also will offer gift card giveaways during the event.

Penn State Smeal College of Business announced that three alumni — Alyssa Cotillo, Jesse Knapel, and Michael Liotta — will join the Alumni Society Board on July 1, aiming to enhance networking and volunteer opportunities for over 96,000 graduates.

Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory named Martin Irvine Jr. as deputy director and head of its Undersea Systems Office, and he will begin in mid-July.

Irvine, who has decades of naval research experience, will guide ARL’s long-term vision to boost undersea innovation.

Centre County Commissioners approved Tuesday an agreement with Centre County Solar Partners Phase 3, LLC to build a 1-megawatt solar array next to the correctional facility’s field for powering the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte.

The array is slated to go online in early 2028 — promising long-term energy savings.

Penn State researchers explain that screen time can be good or bad (depending on what you do, when you do it, and how it feels).

They say tools like KidOS can help guide healthier digital use.

A new study by Penn State College of Medicine found that older adults practicing four minutes of resistance training daily improved their strength + balance over 12 weeks.

Researchers measured gains in chair stands and one-legged balance times, showing that a short routine can boost mobility and reduce fall risk.

A Penn State study found that wearing a cooling cap for 30 minutes lowered depression symptoms and increased calming alpha brain waves in 24 college students.

Researchers measured immediate changes during sessions in a dim room with ocean sounds and said head cooling could offer mental health benefits.

Penn State's Office of Physical Plant published its 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report for University Park, showing that the campus water met all state and federal standards, with two administrative reporting violations — stemming from a process miscommunication that did not affect water quality.

Assistant Professor Grayson Sipe will use a mouse model to study how the brain and body adjust to stress, backed by a $2M grant from NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

His five-year study may inform new treatments for stress disorders (including addiction).

Penn State football lost three-star cornerback Semajay Robinson when he decommitted Tuesday morning and flipped his commitment to Virginia.

The recruiting class now stands at 21 members while the team retains three other cornerbacks.

Penn State men’s basketball announced jersey numbers for 11 players on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the 2026-27 season - Jay Rodgers will wear No. 1, Ivan Jurić his No. 3, and Robert Blums No. 45.

Two international transfers remain in question due to eligibility rules.

Ten Penn State track and field athletes will compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene from June 10-13.

Runners Allon Clay and Hayley Kitching, who earned All-Big Ten honors, are aiming for national titles.

Arena Open Line Dance

7-10 p.m. — Arena Bar & Grill — $5 cash cover — Enjoy an evening of open requests line dancing for all levels with a fun Pink Pony Club theme!

GITKIN Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting hybrid styles of Gitkin, the alter ego of Grammy-nominated producer Brian J.

TOBYMAC Summer Tour 2026

7-8:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Check official site for ticket prices — Experience the explosive energy of TOBYMAC's hit-filled summer tour across 8 cities.

Trenton Thunder vs. State College Spikes

3:30 AM — Medlar Field at Lubrano Park — Tickets from $33 — Catch the excitement as the Trenton Thunder take on the State College Spikes in this can't-miss live baseball experience.

Sips & Sounds Food and Drink Festival

4-9 p.m. — Sidney Friedman Park — Food and drink festival featuring local music and drinks — Celebrate summer with cold beverages and lively performances in State College!

Anna Pearl Belinda Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Titan Hollow — Free entry — Celebrate the weekend of the 4th with local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl Belinda performing live.

The Fretliners Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with The Fretliners in a vibrant venue.

Central Pennsylvania Festival for the Arts

Jul 8-12 — Downtown State College Improvement District — Free entry — Celebrate art, music, and community at one of the nation's top-ranked art fairs.

Anna Pearl Belinda

5-6 p.m. — Willard Building — Free entry — Experience the soaring vocals and storytelling of local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl as she records her debut album.

Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance

7-9 p.m. — Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation — Free entry — Experience a captivating solo performance by Anna Pearl, a local singer-songwriter from State College.