Did You Know This Was State College’s First Park?
It’s no secret that State College is brimming with wonderful parks. (Thirteen of them, gracing 115 acres across the Borough, to be exact!) But do you know which park was the very first?
Did You Know About This Fraternity Makeover?
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.
Did You Know There’s a New Pop Up in Town?
Calder Way has been experiencing a monthly infusion of exciting small business energy with the opening of a new pop-up shop!
Did You Know…?
State College has its own investigative journalism bureau — and its editor has local roots!
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Every spring for more than two decades, Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center has hosted its annual 24-hour Birding Cup fundraiser – and awarded some of the most unique trophies we’ve ever seen!
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Just 28 people decided to name our town State College. State College was the name first given to our town around 1874 after “The Agricultural College of Pennsylvania” changed its name to “The Pennsylvania State College.”
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The Highlands neighborhood has a blog… and it’s awesome! Hearts in the Highlands was developed by the Highlands Civic Association to promote all the amazing facets of this quintessential State College neighborhood.
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A 250-foot topless crane – one of only seven worldwide! – is helping to bring a new addition to Mount Nittany Medical Center to life.
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The Penn State Arboretum and State College Food Bank *produce* a perfect pair!
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Happy Valley has a pet recovery network 28,000 members strong!
