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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Centre Hall Town Wide Yard Sale began today at Progress Grange at 217 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and continues through June 28—some sellers started early on June 26 while local nonprofits use the event to raise funds and ask visitors to park carefully to avoid congestion. WTAJ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci is accused of stealing property from locker rooms and engaging in sexual misconduct with students and teammates—accusations that have prompted police reports and student conduct investigations. Onward State
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bellefonte Art Museum is partnering with Penn State Eberly College of Science to host an astronomy exhibit titled From Your Backyard to the Cosmos: The Beauty and Science of Astrophotography from July 4 to Aug. 31 that will show space photos from backyard cameras to NASA telescopes — receptions are set for July 6 and Aug. 3 from noon to 4:30 p.m. — with a grant from Advancing Equity for Women and Girls helping fund the display. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Distinguished Professor William Rothwell will retire from the Penn State College of Education on June 30 after more than 32 years of service. He built a legacy in workforce education with over 170 published books and 1,700 talks — a lasting impact on thousands of students and professionals. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State College of Ag Sciences awarded funding to six faculty members in the Harbaugh Faculty Scholars program so they can create new curricula including trips, study abroad, and lab work to boost hands-on learning. The projects, funded by a gift from Earl and Kay Harbaugh, will give students fresh ways to explore farming and science—continuing a program that has enhanced teaching for over two decades. Penn State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Athletics announced the new digital service ROAR+ in collaboration with Playfly Max and Lockerverse, which will launch on July 24 and offer exclusive behind-the-scenes content, chat sessions, and tiered pricing from $15 to $250 monthly while fans can subscribe now plus early subscribers may win an ultimate White Out Experience that directly supports student-athletes through NIL deals. StateCollege.com
- ➤ In the 2024-25 season, Penn State athletics finished 16th in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings—earning 893 total points—with national championships in wrestling and women's volleyball. Onward State
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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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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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Albert Cummings Live
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying blues of renowned guitarist Albert Cummings.
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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
~ Confucius
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