Good morning, State College.

On June 12, 1998, around 1:30 a.m., a riot erupted during Arts Fest when thousands of Penn State students and alumni gathered on Beaver Canyon (now known as Beaver Avenue) after last call, leading to violence with firebombs, vandalism, thrown furniture, over 50 arrests, and an estimated $150,000 in damage as local and state officers intervened.

Centre LifeLink EMS became accredited as an EMS Education Institute by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which lets it offer in-house EMS certification courses including an EMT course that will begin on Tuesday, Aug.

26 at its Main Station on Puddintown Road in State College - registration for fall classes is now open.

Students and professors at University Park discussed how digital tools like cellphones, computers, and AI are changing political engagement in our community.

They noted social media gives young people a stronger voice but can spread fake news — making compromise harder.

Former Tampa infielder Kevin Karstetter, a State College native, transferred to Penn State baseball for his graduate season and has one year of eligibility remaining.

He announced the move on Friday and will join an infield that is being built up for the 2026 season.

A local sports site is sharing Penn State-themed cover ideas for EA College Basketball 26 even though the game will not come out until 2028—according to a memo, the cover designs highlight key moments and players for the team.

Centre County now offers adults many ways to compete in sports—options include casual pick-up games and competitive leagues in soccer, basketball, softball and wrestling, run by groups such as the YMCA, Centre Soccer Association and Centre Region Parks and Recreation, with a new adult wrestling club in Lock Haven now drawing members. These programs help adults of all ages stay active, meet new people and build community.

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.

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.

Albert Cummings Live

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying blues of renowned guitarist Albert Cummings.

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.

Boalsburg Farmers Market

2-6 p.m. — Pennsylvania Military Museum — Free entry — Explore fresh produce, artisanal goods, and local specialties every Tuesday afternoon.