State College/Centre Region
State College/Centre Region
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
Women’s group aims to recruit volunteers to give back
Many women in the Centre Region are interested in giving back to the community, but some may not feel they have the ability to make a significant impact. A new women-centered philanthropic effort in Centre County is capitalizing on the idea of strength in numbers to improve the quality of life in...
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
Wine and food fundraiser to benefit dyslexia center
Since 2007, the Children’s Dyslexia Center in State College has been providing an innovative form of treatment free of charge to children in 15 counties in Central Pennsylvania.
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
Outreach activities boost child sex abuse awareness
The Centre County Women’s Resource Center has been holding a number of outreach activities throughout April to focus awareness on sexual violence and child abuse prevention.
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
State College food compost program garners honor from EPA
State College and Centre County officials are working to change the idea of “food waste” to “food recovery” in the area’s waste stream.
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
State College Borough Council OKs revised noise ordinance
STATE COLLEGE — After Borough Council voted 5-2 to reduce new minimum fines under the noise ordinance, members voted unanimously to accept a revised version of the law.
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
Event aims to get girls interested in science
Despite the numerous professional advances that women have made in the past several decades, many women continue to shy away from careers in science, technology, engineering and math known as the STEM fields. In 2010, AAUW, a national organization that advances equity for women and girls, ...
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
Run honors PSU grad slain in Virginia Tech massacre
Like many others, I was devastated five years ago by the shootings at Virginia Tech that claimed 33 lives. I felt like I was
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
Tea Institute at Penn State to host exotic tasting events
Many people drink tea for enjoyment or relaxation, but tea is not commonly regarded as an academic research area. However, for the past two years, an interdisciplinary research institution at Penn State has been dedicated to the preservation and development of tea culture and knowledge. Next week...
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
Forum to offer insight on growing sustainable local food
With spring making an early entrance this year, many people in the Centre Region are looking forward to growing vegetables in their gardens, shopping at local farmers markets and reaping the benefits of harvests at community supported agriculture groups. For members of a local nonprofit organization...
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STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE REGION
Dinner, 5K fundraisers to help man paralyzed in accident
On Nov. 29, David Williams, 28, of State College, was involved in a one-vehicle accident that stripped him of his ability to walk and the fine motor skills in his hands. Aileen Galley, his cousin and godmother, is organizing two fundraisers that she hopes will help Williams and his family overcome...








