Appalachian Outdoors: 50 years of integrity, customer satisfaction
By Holly Riddle Most Happy Valley residents don’t know a downtown State College without Appalachian Outdoors. Geoff Brugler started the business in 1974 and, since then, the outdoor adventure and sports-focused retail store has served the community with its industry expertise. Now, Brugler is 73 years old and eyeing retirement. “I’m ready to make a […]
New nanny service fills a critical need for Happy Valley families
By Holly Riddle For working parents, childcare is typically non-negotiable. However, for many Happy Valley professionals, finding that childcare is easier said than done — leaving some to wonder if they should forgo their career plans and stay home with the kiddos, while others worry for the futures of their entrepreneurial endeavors. “People started warning […]
25 years of the Tussey Mountainback: Remarkable experiences and a positive impact
By Holly Riddle The Old Men of the Mountains relay team has run the 50-mile relay 17 consecutive years. Photo by Enhanced Aerial. There’s been a lot of hype in the last year over IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley — and for good reason. The new-to-Happy Valley event draws thousands of visitors and the economic […]
“The best working years of their lives” at Happy Valley’s West Arete
By Holly Riddle More than two decades ago, Scott Woods and his wife Ieva Perkons left their jobs to travel and rock climb full-time. That love and appreciation for outdoor adventure led the couple to State College; however, they weren’t only seeking outdoor fun when making their way to Happy Valley. After the traveling, Woods […]
Advance your company through intrapreneurship: Learn how, at the Penn State Conference on Intrapreneurship
By Holly Riddle It’s no secret that Penn State is changing the world, solving one problem at a time (just check out what the Huck Institutes is up to, in our recent coverage), but it’s not just Penn State research that’s making a difference. More and more, through initiatives, events and organizations like Happy Valley […]
Could a Happy Valley startup revolutionize food delivery?
By Holly Riddle With nearly two decades of experience in the restaurant industry, Zee Elhaj was the perfect person to launch his latest venture, Ontime Delivery. As the owner of downtown State College’s Are U Hungry, as well as Chrome Lounge (which was also in downtown State College, but closed during the pandemic), Elhaj knows […]
Shopping for a senior living facility? Insight and advice from experts in Happy Valley
By Holly Riddle If you’ve been keeping up with our senior living series, then you already know about the state of senior living in Happy Valley, the evolving demands of seniors and how cost is a big factor. It’s no secret that senior living and care is big business for the region, too, with new […]
A deeper look into the cost of senior care in Happy Valley (and how to plan for it)
By Holly Riddle If you’ve read our previous coverage of the senior care industry in Happy Valley, you already know that much of the United States is headed for a “senior care crisis.” Not only is the population of seniors growing at what is purported to be an unsustainable rate, but the cost of senior […]
Seniors coming home to a place they love
By Holly Riddle Pay any attention to news surrounding senior care, and you’ll likely hear a few of the same themes over and over again. “We’re approaching a senior care crisis.” “Senior care is more expensive than ever.” “The senior population is growing at an unsustainable rate.” Some of these claims are more or less […]
