State College
Today
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is moving to open a new Fine Wine & Good Spirits store in State College, replacing an older location to better serve the community. StateCollege.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Big Lots announces the closure of its over 900 stores nationwide after a failed sale negotiation, amidst efforts to find an alternative buyer. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State announces free general parking for the 2024 fall commencement at Stadium West and Jordan East. Penn State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at the Penn State College of Engineering are developing carbon-neutral concrete to reduce its environmental impact. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, declared it will maintain normal operations despite potential federal government shutdowns by using its financial reserves. WTAJ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Penn State biology professor Janine Kwapis wins a $750,000 McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Award to investigate cognitive aging and memory loss. Penn State
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ The Penn State Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center received a $480,000 NASA grant for a three-year project to search for extraterrestrial radio and laser signals. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State football will sport their special 'Generations of Greatness' uniforms for the playoff match against SMU, honoring historical ties and past team traditions. Onward State
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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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