This Week’s Connect Happy Valley eLetter
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Out with the Old, Up with the New at 321 West Beaver
Within the next two weeks, the old Plasma Center at 321 West Beaver Avenue will come down, clearing the way for the Nittany Residence Club, a 70-unit condominium-hotel that reflects long-term confidence in Happy Valley’s future.
Hallmark Moments Await: Shop Small, Shop Local, Celebrate Downtown
Downtown State College is alive with excitement, and the holiday spirit fills the air. Lights twinkle spectacularly along Allen Street and beyond, creating Hallmark-style magic you cannot replicate with an app. It’s a feeling only those who come can experience.
Meet Matt Wolosz, the Guy Behind the “Hire Terry” Signs
Matt Wolosz, the 41-year-old husband, father of two (ages 9 and 7), is the unexpected force behind the “Hire Terry” signs.
One more sign, literally and figuratively, pointing to Why Penn State and Why Terry.
Gratitude in Our Blue-White Zone
In our blue-white zone, gratitude is more than a sentiment. It’s a way of life. While Happy Valley is celebrated for its scenic beauty and Penn State pride, the true soul of our community shines through in our everyday expressions of thankfulness and the many ways we practice it together.
The Closing Argument for Terry Smith
A Personal Appeal for Leadership, Culture, and the Future of Penn State
It wasn’t a championship game. In fact, we’d lost four in a row. I had purposely chosen to work instead of going to the game. I was in my office when I finally checked the score in the third quarter. Oh my.
We were in a tight game against Indiana. I called my son in San Diego and asked, “Did you sell your ticket?” “Nope,” he said. And just like that, he texted it to me.
Here’s to You, Tailgate Hosts
by Greg Woodman It’ll be cold. It’ll be dark. The game starts at 7, and most students will already be home. Thanksgiving break starts on Saturday, and many are heading home Thursday and Friday. But you? You’ll be there. At your post. In the lot. Tongs in hand. Crockpot humming. Cooler stocked. Because you know […]
A Place Time Might Have Forgotten, Until the Dreamers Moved In
Over the past decade, something remarkable has been happening in Pine Grove Mills. What was once a quiet crossroads of farmland and forests has transformed into one of Centre County’s most inspiring stories of local entrepreneurship, food, and culture. It’s all driven by neighbors serving neighbors. It began in 2013, when the beloved Watkins Dariette […]
The Audacity of Love
By Chris Buchignani In a cynical era of division and rancor, as unbridled greed hollows out the sport of college football, a bright ray of hope briefly lanced through the layers of dark clouds. It took shape in a moment of unscripted expression from Penn State’s interim head coach Terry Smith. Asked during the Monday […]
