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Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Centre Markets will close its Nittany Mall store from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26 and then move to a renovated 1850s building at 112 W. Pine Grove Rd in Pine Grove Mills — final inspections are underway and a mid-November opening is planned while online pickups continue uninterrupted. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael J. Waters, an assistant professor in Art History at Columbia University, will deliver the Dickson Lecture (Architecture after Vignola: Classicism, Conformity, and Copying in the Era of Print) on November 5 at 5:30 p.m. in 201 Thomas Building to explore how print shaped European architectural design. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State has opened a national search for a new dean for the Bellisario College of Communications, which serves over 2,800 students and many staff. The new dean will run academic and financial operations and must hold a doctorate or show strong leadership experience. Penn State
- ➤ Campus Dining will host a Harvest Masquerade Dinner on Oct 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hintz Alumni Center — the ticketed event offers a six-course tasting menu with seasonal dishes where formal attire and masquerade masks are encouraged. Penn State
- ➤ Campus Dining will host a Harvest Masquerade Dinner on Oct. 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hintz Alumni Center—students on the Campus Meal Plan get a discount on tickets. The event will feature a six-course tasting menu of seasonal dishes, mocktails, and a photobooth with formal attire and masquerade masks encouraged. Penn State
- ➤ Researchers from Penn State and international colleagues discovered a super-Earth called GJ 251 c less than 20 light-years away that is almost four times Earth’s mass and sits in its star’s habitable zone where liquid water might exist—future telescopes will study its atmosphere for signs of life. Penn State
- ➤ Maya Bergman, an early childhood and elementary education major from Clarkston, Michigan, has been chosen as the student marshal for the fall commencement at Penn State College of Education—she will represent her peers during the ceremony scheduled for Dec. 21 and plans to start her teaching career after graduation. Penn State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center will close to visitors intermittently starting Oct. 27 as it begins work on expanding its parking lot and improving stormwater management. The project will start with tree removal before earth moving and paving increase the lot from 70 to about 155 spaces—new drainage basins, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging stations will follow. Penn State
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fencing is up and construction vehicles are moving into place at Westerly Parkway Plaza where Landmark Properties and its partners will demolish two old commercial buildings to begin work on a new student housing complex — The Retreat at Westerly. The complex will offer 142 units with 546 beds for students — with leasing to begin in fall 2026 and occupancy planned for fall 2027 — and will include a clubhouse, resort-style pool, pickleball court and study lounges. StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State wrestling secured a commitment from State College High School junior James Whitbred, a class of 2027 prospect ranked No. 98 by FloWrestling. He recorded a 41-18 record while competing at weights between 144 and 160 pounds over two seasons under coach Jason Nickal and will join fellow local commits Gavin Mangano and Landon Sidun. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women’s soccer is feeling the pressure as the Big Ten tournament gets underway, with coach Erica Dambach saying the team is ready for the challenge. The Nittany Lions will host Ohio State on Sunday at Jeffrey Field as they try to secure a chance to host the NCAA tournament. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's men's and women's basketball teams hosted their annual Ball at East Hall event on Wednesday at East Hall (the event built excitement ahead of the season ticket sale) with coaches Rhoades and Kieger speaking and students taking on skills challenges including a half-court shot contest. Both teams will start their season on November 3 at Bryce Jordan Center, with the men's team playing the Fairfield Stags and the women's team facing the Bucknell Bison. Onward State
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Tarwa N-Tiniri Concert
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Free entry — Experience the soulful desert blues from the all-Berber band Tarwa N-Tiniri, hailing from Morocco.
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Thesaurus Rex Halloween Bash
7-11 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of local folk-jam music with Thesaurus Rex and Ham on a Stick for Halloween.
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Soles of Duende - Can We Dance Here?
7:30-9 p.m. — Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State — Free entry — Experience a captivating fusion of tap, flamenco, and Indian classical dance that speaks without words.
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Keller Williams Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an eclectic blend of rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass from innovative artist Keller Williams.
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Bella White Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the enchanting sounds of Bella White's unique country/folk music.
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Coppin State Eagles vs. Penn State Lady Lions Women's Basketball
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Rec Hall — Tickets available — Witness the exciting women's basketball matchup as Coppin State takes on Penn State.
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Riley Green Concert
6:45-10:00 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — $41.75 – $91.75 — Experience the multi-platinum singer-songwriter's highly successful Damn Country Music Tour.
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Michigan Wolverines at Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Hockey
7-9 p.m. — Pegula Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electric atmosphere of college hockey in the heart of Hockey Valley.
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Arun Ramamurthy Trio Concert
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience the captivating blend of Indo-Jazz with Arun Ramamurthy showcasing his violin mastery.
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Peter Bradley Adams Concert
8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the intimate and inspiring sounds of indie folk rock by Peter Bradley Adams.
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