“A stick of dynamite wouldn’t get us to move:” Enhancing and enriching retirement life in Happy Valley
By Holly Riddle A classroom setting during OLLI’s Living Well event at Shaver’s Creek. Photo: Provided. As HappyValley Industry has covered in the past, the region has no problem wooing retirees, especially Penn State alumni. The lively atmosphere, big-city amenities in a small-town setting and bountiful outdoor recreational opportunities are all strong attractants. Many retirees, […]
Luxury home just a half mile from campus
Listing Courtesy Of: Keller Williams Advantage Realty, The Kristin O’Brien Team, The Kristin O’Brien Team The location — and luxury — is unmatched with this modern home. It’s located just a half mile from the edge of campus, and sits on Penn State’s White Golf Course. The home mixes new and old charm together with […]
One of the oldest homes in Happy Valley could be yours
Photo: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors This restored, early 19th-century home on 7.4 acres in Boalsburg is one of the oldest in Happy Valley (just check out the inscriptions on the barn’s stone walls that date back to 1809!). The home offers more than 6,000 square feet of space in an 1860s Renaissance Revival style. […]
The Make Space of Centre County promotes self-sufficiency and creativity
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger A Make Space member uses a table saw for a project. Photo: The Make Space of Centre County. As technology advances, creative individuals can, too — that is, if they’re provided with the resources to take their ideas from concept to reality. That’s the thought behind The Make Space of Centre County. […]
How choosing a Happy Valley HQ over “centers of industry” made the difference for Shaner Corp
By Cara Aungst Shaner Corp CEO Lance Shaner credits the company’s core values of rewarding success and operating with integrity for its 400% growth over the past three years. Photo: Provided. Thirty years ago, Lance Shaner and his brother Fred were looking for a new home for their progressive hospitality business. They explored Atlanta, Durham, […]
At The Rivet, there are no limits to the imagination
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Students observe work being performed on a potter’s wheel. Photo: Provided. We often hear the phrase “there are no limits to the imagination.” What we rarely hear discussed, which is much less romantic, are the limitations imposed upon creatives when they can’t afford the tools and training that they need to usher those […]
Kish Bank and the human side of innovation
By Cara Aungst Kish Bank is one of Pennsylvania’s fastest growing community bank franchises. Photo: Provided. There are some banks that are very good at pioneering new technology and some that excel in high-touch personal service. But finding them both in one place — and from a bank launched and firmly planted right here in […]
Happy Valley ready for a health care renaissance
By Holly Swanson Credit: Provided by Geisinger When Wendy Oakes made the decision to return to State College from San Francisco, she knew what to expect. Her college years at Penn State and frequent return trips to Happy Valley gave her a taste of the year-round festivals, sporting events, music and art productions and plenty […]
Mind blown — Wait until you see this Boalsburg house
“Mind blown. That’s how I felt when I toured this incredibly gorgeous and unique property!” Kissinger Bigatel and Brower Realtor Liz Piazza posted to Facebook this week. “Grounds like the nicest park you can imagine, an interior that has no rival for attention to detail. Even if it was adequately and accurately described to me, […]
