State College
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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials opened Whitehall Road Regional Park on Wednesday, unveiling an all-abilities playground and restroom for children with multiple needs in Centre County. They plan to add more features such as a potential pool in the future + the park spans 100 acres of green space, athletic fields, and trails for community use. WTAJ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State grad Arthur Pasquarella and his wife, Gail, donated $1 million in July to create a real estate professorship at Smeal College of Business—boosting the school’s research and teaching efforts. Dr. Jiro Yoshida was named the first holder of the position and will help students learn more about real estate. Penn State
- ➤ A new Employee Resource Group called Pawsitively Different has launched at Penn State to support employees with disabilities and their allies—its hybrid launch event will take place at noon on Oct 2 in the W043 Dewey Room at Pattee Library. All employees across campuses are invited to join and help shape future support initiatives. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State Environmental Health and Safety released a new Building Emergency Evacuation Plan training video — it was developed with CommAgency to help faculty, staff and students learn how to exit buildings safely during an emergency. The video is available online and via the learning network. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials opened the Community Services Building yesterday at 502 E. Howard St. in Bellefonte—marking a $30 million renovation of the former Centre Crest nursing home now used by several county agencies, including Children and Youth Services and Elections. Leaders said the upgraded facility will provide more coordinated and convenient service for Centre County residents. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scientists at Penn State are studying how a 15-minute hand force test may reveal early signs of Parkinson’s disease. Mark Latash and Sayan Deep De say that measuring small changes in movement might guide doctors to recommend further tests — a step that could lead to earlier treatment. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 3 Penn State will face No. 6 Oregon on Saturday at Beaver Stadium in the White Out game as local undergraduates witness their first top-20 matchup; College GameDay will add to the atmosphere—boosting expectations for both teams. Onward State
- ➤ A new playlist titled 'White Out 2025' is released to boost energy as Penn State fans get ready for Saturday's football match between the Nittany Lions and the Ducks. The list features energetic songs that will enliven College GameDay and tailgating events at Happy Valley—ensuring every fan finds a favorite track. Onward State
- ➤ Tyler Duzansky played football only in third grade and later worked hard in high school to become the long snapper and captain for Penn State—he now leads his team as he prepares to face his younger brother from Oregon in their game on Saturday. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 8 Penn State women’s hockey entered the 2025-26 season after a loss in the NCAA Regional Semifinals that capped a record 31-win season. The team—having lost three defensemen and two goaltenders—retained key veterans like Kendall Butze and starting goalie Katie DeSa and added three rookie defensemen plus two freshman goalies for future success. Daily Collegian
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Iris DeMent Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $ — Experience the inspirational sounds of Iris DeMent as she confronts modern challenges with heartfelt music.
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Coyote Island Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience the musical journey of Mike O’Hehir and his unique sound.
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Chatham County Line Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a genre-bending blend of bluegrass, folk, country, and rock from this acclaimed band.
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Live Performance by Los Microwaves with Chaki The Funk Wizard
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $10 — Experience a unique blend of post-punk and synth pop from this iconic band with live tracks from the early 80s.
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