It’s no secret that State College is brimming with wonderful parks. But do you know which park was the very first?

Freelance creative Joyce Yong has been a State College resident for 11 years. Chances are, you’ve seen (or sipped) her creations around town more than a few times!

When it snows in State College, it opens up a whole world of outdoor play. Downtown, neighborhoods and natural areas are transformed in quiet beauty. Here’s a list of some of our favorite snow day activities in no particular order.

406 S. Pugh Street is getting a makeover! The former fraternity will transform into new offices and 4 affordable and accessible housing units with help the help of the State College Redevelopment Authority.

Before heading to Happy Valley, Fermin Almeida had done lots of research about Penn State itself, but not the town he'd be calling home. So what did he discover? A community he now calls "intimate, exciting, and diverse."

In 2024, we shared lots of State College love. Here’s what you've loved in return!

New Years Eve plans made easy! First Night is a New’s Year’s Eve event that offers ice sculptures, musical performances, carriage rides, ice skating, craft-making, a 5k race, improv, puppet shows, and the infamous ice slide.

Calder Way has been experiencing a monthly infusion of exciting small business energy with the opening of a new pop-up shop!

Here are the Rediscover State College team's less hyped, but equally loved seasonal go-tos!

For the last fifteen years or so, my family has been bringing the turkey to our Thanksgiving gatherings. This is one way we can express gratitude for our incredible local farmers and support them with our dollars during this holiday.

Our second round of State College-themed merch just dropped! (And if you love to wear your local pride as much as we do, you’re gonna love this…)

Originally from Tampa, Elizabeth Hay made her way to State College for grad school and, along with her husband, decided to stay. Since then, the pair have started a business, are raising 6 kids, and have become firmly rooted in the community.