Good morning, State College.

The Corner Room celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, July 3 by hosting Corner Fest on the 100 block of South Allen Street with a carousel, food, family activities, and music.

The event honored the restaurant's long history and supported community partners through collectible pint glass sales.

Families will enjoy Penn State’s Ag Progress Days from Aug.

11-13 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center near State College. The expo offers a butterfly house, herb demos, a corn maze, and other fun activities for all ages.

Centre County Grange Fair launches a fan contest to win a VIP experience with country singer Emily Ann Roberts.

Entries (30-second videos) open July 3 and close July 31; winners will be announced Aug. 12 and receive fair passes plus meet-and-greet tickets for her Aug. 26 show.

Penn State athletes and coaches recalled their Olympic experiences as the country turns 250, mentioning key moments from Paris and Milan (including a first Winter Olympic gold) while planning to inspire future national team members.

Masanosuke Ono, a Penn State wrestler, will face Ohio State's Ben Davino at RAF12 in Cleveland; it is his first match since joining the team last year and he joins former star Bo Nickal on the card.

Two former Penn State women's soccer players advanced their careers this week by signing with pro teams; goalie Amanda Poorbaugh joined Sporting Club Jacksonville in the USL Championship while Eva Alonso González signed with Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña in Liga F (signed through 2028).

Penn State wrestler Masanosuke Ono will debut in Real American Freestyle at RAF 12 on Saturday, Aug.

22 in Cleveland by facing national finalist Ben Davino from the Ohio Regional Training Center. The bantamweight bout adds to a stacked card with several high-profile matchups.

Penn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna signed an entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday to begin his NHL career.

He had a record season with 15 goals, 36 assists (51 points) and Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors and will start on a three-year deal in the 2026-27 season.

Former Penn State players Seth Lundy and Ace Baldwin Jr. will compete in NBA Summer League this month; Lundy will play for the Raptors and Baldwin Jr. will join the Magic.

Three former Penn State football players — LaVar Arrington, Saquon Barkley, and Courtney Brown — were named on ESPN’s Best college football players of all time by jersey number, announced on Friday.

Their listing showcases impressive on-field achievements and a lasting legacy at Penn State.

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.