Good morning, State College.

The Pennsylvania State Police announced a sobriety checkpoint will be set up in Centre County in the upcoming weeks — drivers passing by will be briefly stopped to check for signs of alcohol, controlled substance use or any other violations.

A fox showing rabid signs—coming close to people and pets—was caught and put to sleep by local officials in State College after several days of effort, and tests later confirmed it had rabies so people who touched it got medical care.

Penn State women’s volleyball has added setter Molly Robertson to the 2027 class after she announced her commitment on Instagram.

A standout at North Allegheny—recognized as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Girls Volleyball Player of the Year in 2024—she is the fourth recruit joining the blue and white team.

Yesterday, downtown State College hosted the first State College Criterium, where about 250 cyclists from across Pennsylvania raced on a closed-loop course despite scattered thunderstorms—races spanned beginner to professional levels and crowned state champions in the elite and master categories. Organized by the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance, the event showcased our strong local cycling culture and drew hundreds of spectators and volunteers.

A group at Penn State rebuilt its adaptive athletics program after it nearly faded following coach Teri Jordan’s retirement and the COVID-19 slowdown.

The program held a sold-out fundraiser at the Nittany Lion Inn on July 26—where alumni, key speakers, and performers supported the addition of wheelchair basketball and scholarship opportunities for athletes.

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.

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.

Molly Tuttle Live in Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $30+ — Experience the award-winning talents of Molly Tuttle in an unforgettable evening of music.

Anna Pearl Belinda at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars

2-4 p.m. — Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and Stonefly Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl in a cozy atmosphere.

Romperayo

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience a vibrant musical journey through Colombian tropical folklore and modern rhythms.