Good morning, State College.

CATA will offer new transportation options to Mount Nittany Medical Center and Mount Health Toftrees beginning July 1.

Riders must schedule trips in advance for a $2.50 fare + the service fills the gap left by Penn State Transportation’s discontinued shuttle.

Madlen Gloessner, a 6'6" middle blocker from Lakewood High (Denver), committed to Penn State volleyball on Thursday via Instagram.

She becomes the third recruit for the 2028 team, joining Averi Bridges and Janiah Burrage.

Following a strong season, three Penn State men’s lacrosse players will join new programs next season; attackman Wes Scurci will join Jacksonville, goalkeeper Ben Johnson will head to Bucknell, and Luke Scarpello will move to St. John's (announcement posted on Instagram).

Penn State’s track season wrapped up last weekend when 10 athletes competed at the NCAA Championship.

Over three months, the Nittany Lions set 36 new top-10 marks and broke school records in key events (including the 800m and 400m) in a historic outdoor season.

Penn State’s special teams preview for 2026 (a season of change) highlights retaining coordinator Justin Lustig and kicker Ryan Barker, who set field goal records last season.

Transfers Nathan Tiyce and Cristiano Rosa join to address punting and kickoff roles as the unit fills returner positions with new options.

At the Final X competition on Friday at the Prudential Center in Newark, six Penn State-affiliated wrestlers secured spots for the US National Team to compete at the Senior World Championships.

They will travel to Astana (Oct. 24-Nov. 1) for the upcoming event.

Five Penn State wrestlers (Blaze, Haines, Retherford, Snyder, and Dake) secured spots on the U.S. World Team after winning Final X matches in Newark, and they will represent Team USA at the Senior World Championships in Kazakhstan this fall.

Janiah Burrage has committed to Penn State volleyball and is the second promise for the 2028 recruiting class.

The six-foot outside hitter from Rancho Christian High School (Temecula, California) announced her decision via Instagram on Thursday afternoon.

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.