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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 5,000 homes and businesses lost power Monday afternoon in the State College area when a transformer blew in Ferguson Township on the 1300 block of West College Avenue at about 2:50 p.m.—restoration efforts reduced outages to 3,133 by 4:40 p.m. with most power expected to return by 6:30 p.m. and some in Orchard Park by 8 p.m. StateCollege.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out at Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority’s transfer station at 253 Transfer Road in College Township on Sunday, June 22 and was put out by firefighters within about two and a half hours after a former employee spotted smoke—its cause remains under investigation. StateCollege.com
- ➤ A fire burned an older-style two-story home on the 100 block of West Main Street in Rebersburg early Monday, destroying most belongings and causing at least two pet cats to perish, though all family members and their two dogs escaped safely. Firefighters from several township agencies controlled the blaze in about 30 minutes—while a fire marshal investigates the likely accidental, electrical cause as community members organize donations to aid the family. StateCollege.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from Penn State and other universities received a $500,000 grant from the United Soybean Board to create rapid tests for herbicide-resistant weeds in soybean fields. The project aims to reduce detection time from months to minutes so farmers can adjust their management during the same season—cutting economic losses. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Farshad Rajabipour, the John and Harriette Shaw Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was named head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State effective July 1—he served as interim head since July 2023 and has been on the faculty since 2009. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences has launched the Faculty Upskilling Fellowships program to help all tenure-track and tenured faculty learn new skills in artificial intelligence and quantum sciences. The program offers course buyouts and funds for training—applications are due by 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, July 28. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State’s Child Maltreatment Solutions Network awarded funding to six projects that study ways to help children and families facing abuse. The projects, one of which uses computer models (a tool to check case notes), will test new methods to improve support during child welfare cases. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro’s team has delayed a decision on closing Rockview and Quehanna state prisons which were expected to save $100 million a year. Lawmakers and local officials warn that moving hundreds of workers could lead to job losses and reduced local spending while state officials review the plan further before a final decision is made. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mark Ramos, an assistant research professor at Penn State, developed free software called Measurement of Individualized, Evidence‑Based Learning (MIEBL) to help therapists verify if children with autism and other developmental delays are meeting skill milestones during discrete trial training. He said the tool will allow therapists to adjust performance criteria to better support children’s progress. Penn State
SHOP NEWS
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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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Movies in the Garden: A Complete Unknown
8:30-10:30 p.m. — H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens — Adults $15, Children $10 — Enjoy an outdoor movie night featuring the biographical film about Bob Dylan starring Timothée Chalamet.
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Sam Grisman Project Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the revival of timeless acoustic music inspired by the legacies of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.
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Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2025
6 AM – 1 PM — The Pennsylvania State University — Free entry — Celebrate the arts with over 300 artists, live performances, and community festivities.
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The Rocket Blasters Live
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Allen Street Pizza — No cover charge — Experience a mix of classic and modern Top-40 Rock hits spanning decades from The Beatles to Lady Gaga.
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Live Music: Anchor&Arrow Performance
6-9 p.m. — HiWay Pizza Pub — Free entry — Enjoy high-energy performances from Happy Valley’s FUNked-Up duo, combining soul, funk, rock, and jazz.
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