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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cava, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, has submitted plans to build a new location in Patton Township, aiming to expand its presence in Pennsylvania. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peter Hopsicker, a kinesiology professor at Penn State, has been appointed as associate vice provost for Faculty Affairs, tasked with overseeing tenure and promotion processes. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's Mentorship Matters series in early January offers workshops for faculty and postdocs to enhance their mentoring skills, available both in-person and online. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State announces reduced transit and extended parking options at University Park campus for the winter break. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State College's 2025 budget proposes tax and parking fee increases to address an unbalanced budget, with the average home seeing an $11 monthly tax rise and parking rates going up by $0.25 per hour. WTAJ
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State baseball announces its 2025 schedule, featuring 26 games at home, 10 Big Ten series, and the season opener in Puerto Rico. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State's women's volleyball team advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament by defeating Marquette in four sets. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State tight end Tyler Warren became the first from the university to win the Mackey Award, honoring the nation's top tight end, alongside other Nittany Lions who received national honors. StateCollege.com
- ➤ The Penn State Alumni Association is organizing a Roar Tour event on Dec. 20, featuring activities and music to rally support before the Penn State vs. SMU football game, with Fiesta Bowl tour package pre-sales now open. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State football players Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren were honored as Walter Camp All-Americans, marking their second All-American recognition of the 2024 season. Onward State
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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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