Good morning, State College.

On Thursday afternoon, multiple fire companies responded to a fire at the Alpha Zeta fraternity house on campus (next to the Westgate building near Arts Fest) and Penn State issued an alert to avoid North Burrowes Road between Curtin Street and Pollock Road as smoke remained visible at 4:40 p.m.

Happy Valley Casino — located at 2877 E.

College Ave in the former Macy's space — is facing uncertainty as veteran gaming executive Peter Longi is set to lead pending licensing approvals, while recent staffing cuts and its extended complimentary alcohol service raise questions about its long-term performance.

Businesses downtown are boosting inventory and staffing for the 60th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts through Sunday in response to heavy foot traffic amid the mid-summer slowdown, and organizers plan guided mural walks for visitors along South Allen Street.

Schlow Centre Region Library will host BookFest PA on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with over 30 authors offering book signings, sales and family activities (including crafts and literary trivia) as part of Arts Festival week.

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Vytautas Magnus University signed an MOU to expand research, teaching, and student exchanges in agriculture.

The partnership will focus on innovations in forestry, dairy, livestock, and sustainable agriculture while building on decades of longstanding ties between Pennsylvania and Lithuania.

Penn State researchers at Smeal College of Business found that certified third-party repairs help customers see broken products still hold value & encourage repairs over replacements.

The study used experiments with laptops and stand mixers to show that certification may keep customers loyal and cut waste.

Engineers at Penn State and colleagues from Saint Louis University developed a new quantum material that shows natural non Hermitian behavior by concentrating electrical signals along its boundary.

They tested QAH insulators in experiments that could lead to innovative electronic sensors in the future.

Penn State men's basketball will face Pitt at the historic Palestra on Sunday, Nov.

8. The matchup marks their 150th meeting and celebrates the venue’s 100th anniversary while game time and ticket details will be announced later.

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.