Good morning, State College.

On July 14, Marc Warren will start a 150-mile bike ride from Pittsburgh to Cumberland to raise funds for the Jana Marie Foundation & support youth mental health education and suicide prevention.

He exceeded his original $20K goal and now aims to reach $22K.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during ArtsFest weekend on July 10 to 11 with a free public exhibit and a member-only reception.

On Friday, July 10 the event will feature a live art demo from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (registration for alumni begins June 18).

Hayley Kitching won silver in the 800m at the NCAA Outdoor Championship in Coffs Harbour, Australia on Saturday — she broke her own record twice this season and became the first Penn State woman to win an 800m medal since 2018.

Four-star defensive lineman Elijah Guertin, the top rated player in Rhode Island, has committed to Penn State football after his official visit this weekend (standing 6’5” and weighing 255 lbs).

He joins three defensive line recruits and chose Penn State over Florida.

Local Penn State fighter Bo Nickal knocked out Kyle Daukaus in the first round at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday night (Washington D.C.).

He improved his record to 9-1 while Daukaus now stands at 17-5 with a no-contest.

On this week's episode of The 107k Podcast, hosts Lexie Linderman, Andrew Deal and Noah Aberegg discussed the flips of cornerbacks Zachary Gleason Jr. and Semajay Robinson and their effect on Penn State's 2027 recruiting plans, adding insight on new safety Caleb Cooper and recent official visits.

Over 1,700 athletes competed in the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley on Sunday, starting with a 1.2-mile swim at Bald Eagle State Park, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run through Penn State campus; Trevor Foley and Paula Findlay won the men’s and women’s North American Championships.

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.

Craig Finn & Patterson Hood Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of storytelling through music with acclaimed artists Craig Finn and Patterson Hood.