Saturday, July 5th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Counting Crows performed at Hollywood Casino in Grantville on Thursday night as part of their Complete Sweets Tour. They played longtime hits like Mr. Jones and new songs from Butter Miracle The Complete Sweets — and the band thanked its fans for their loyalty. PennLive
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two former Penn State men's lacrosse stars, TJ Malone and Matt Traynor, have been named to Team East’s PLL All-Star roster ahead of today's noon game—Malone is out with an injury while Traynor, a rookie with the New York Atlas, is set to play. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State track and field signed Canadian Olympic sprinter Marie-Éloïse Leclair on Friday—she ran on Canada’s 4x100 meter relay team at the last Olympics and posted season bests of 7.35 seconds in the 60 meter, 11.27 seconds in the 100 meter, and 23.25 seconds in the 200 meter races as she prepares to compete for Happy Valley this season. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Former Olympian Darrell Hill, a three-time All-American and Penn State alumnus, was hired as the throws coach for the track and field team in Happy Valley — he previously coached at Delaware and will use his 2016 Olympic experience to guide the athletes. Daily Collegian
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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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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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