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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Discovery Day will be held on July 1 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Downtown State College Improvement District—attendees can join the Children’s Department to make Fireworks with Cray-pas on a first-come, first-served basis as supplies are limited. Downtown State College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State announced it will begin a new priority hiring process on July 1 for full-time staff and non-tenure-line faculty impacted by the planned closures of seven Commonwealth campuses at the end of the 2026-27 academic year—job postings will open with an exclusive seven-day window for eligible employees. Virtual information sessions are scheduled on June 30, with one for NTL faculty from 11 a.m. to noon and one for staff from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Daily Collegian
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State basketball announced Saturday morning that Slovenian forward Sasa Ciani has committed to the team—he is the second Slovenian this week and spent last season at the University of Illinois-Chicago, where he averaged 9.9 points and 7.6 rebounds. Onward State
- ➤ Aaron Brooks—four-time NCAA champion and Olympic bronze medalist—reportedly failed a USADA drug test and could face a one- or two-year suspension that would limit his freestyle action. He warned that an innocent grocery store item can trigger serious consequences and he remains eligible for the 2028 Olympic Games. Onward State
- ➤ Five-star kicker Adam McCann-Gibbs announced on Saturday his commitment to Penn State football+ he is the first special teams recruit for the 2026 class and will attend IMG Academy for his senior year. Onward State
- ➤ After winning its 16th Pennsylvania State BB Gun Championship on April 5, the Penns Valley Shooting Team earned a spot in the National Championship in Rogers, Arkansas from June 30 to July 3 — where the team will try to add another title to its three past wins. The team is made up of local youth from Bellefonte, Spring Mills, Centre Hall, Pleasant Gap and Rebersburg. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State commit Kieren Dervin, 18, was drafted No. 65 overall in the third round by the Vancouver Canucks. He split last season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL and St. Andrew’s College in U18 AAA—amassing 95 points in 71 games. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men’s hockey forward Charlie Cerrato was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes with the 49th overall pick in the NHL Draft, making him the second Nittany Lion selected after Jackson Smith was taken in the first round on Friday. 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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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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All About the Importers
6:00 PM — Allen Street Grill — $31 to $50 — Explore the art of importing flavors from the world’s best food and drink to local establishments.
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Boalsburg Farmers Market
2-6 p.m. — Pennsylvania Military Museum — Free entry — Explore fresh produce, artisanal goods, and local specialties every Tuesday afternoon.
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