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Friday, December 13th, 2024
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State has been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for 'Best New Museum' and is open for public voting until December 23. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's Pi Delta Psi fraternity is suspended until at least spring 2028 due to hazing violations. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence granted over $159,000 in seed funding to support seven interdisciplinary projects aimed at socially responsible AI innovation. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A State College Borough Council member faced criticism from colleagues for allegedly misrepresenting their views and discussing private consensus on a public radio show regarding staff vacancies and budgetary implications. StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's KJ Winston, despite a season sidelined by injury, announces his entry into the NFL Draft. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State women's basketball experienced varied success with new transfers, as some significantly bolstered the team, while others did not meet expectations. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Josh Barr, a redshirt freshman from Penn State, was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after a decisive 11-3 victory over the sixth-ranked Michael Beard, improving his season record to 5-0. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Phia Gladieux, Penn State’s all-time leading scorer in field hockey, was named the NFHCA Mideast Region Player of the Year for the third time in her career. Daily Collegian
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Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker Performance
Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker offers a magical holiday experience featuring enchanting performances by toy soldiers and other beloved characters in a re-imagined production by Artistic Director Paul Gibson.
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CPDW's Dance Performance: Snow Day
This performance features students of the Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop showcasing various dance styles inspired by snow day activities and adventures.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance at Boal City Brewing
Singer-songwriter Anna Pearl will perform live at Boal City Brewing, providing a relaxing atmosphere just before the holidays.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Holiday Show at Happy Valley Brewing Company
Anna Pearl, a singer/songwriter from State College, will perform a holiday show at Happy Valley Brewing Company.
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Penn Quakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
The Penn State Nittany Lions will compete against the Penn Quakers at the Bryce Jordan Center, showcasing an exciting basketball rivalry and a talented team.
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NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run
The annual Resolution Run 5k race invites runners and walkers to participate in this festive New Year's Eve event, encouraging costumes and offering incentives for early registration.
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Beautiful Historic Bellefonte Home For Sale
Discover the Victorian charm and beauty as yesteryear's nostalgia blends with some of today's modern kitchen and bath conveniences in this 3-story 1890 built, stately brick and stone Queen Anne Victorian. The home has currently been in the same family for 79 years but was originally built for Bank President C. F. Montgomery and architecturally designed by famous Architect Samuel Fox.
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