The Heart of the Community: The Nonprofit Sector’s Role in Connection and Resilience
Graduation is here, summer is near, and the Oregon game may be months away, September 27—but this is the White Out moment for the heart of our community.
Next week is Centre Gives, and if you are wondering what really holds a place like Happy Valley together—it’s not just football or fall foliage. It’s the nonprofit sector.
Celebrate Small Business Week in Downtown State College
There’s something special about being known. Maybe it’s the barista who starts your drink as soon as you walk in, the bookseller who always nails your next read, or the shop owner who asks about your family. These aren’t just transactions—they’re connections. They’re the heartbeat of a strong, local community.
The Quiet Real Estate Gold Rush: Why Penn Staters Are Snapping Up These Hidden Gems
If you’ve been watching the real estate market in and around State College, you might’ve noticed a quiet trend. Certain properties —— are getting snapped up quickly. And the buyers? More often than not, they’re Penn State alumni and parents who know exactly what they’re looking for—quality of life! Is this not the greatest place to live, work and PLAY!
Stronger Communities Build Stronger Businesses: Why We’re Spotlighting the State College Food Bank This Week
Five years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic turned life upside down, the State College Food Bank didn’t close for a single day.
From Saloon to Soul: How Manny’s Became Happy Valley’s Most Surprising New Cultural Force
In a town known for football Saturdays and late-night bar crawls, something quietly revolutionary is happening on Hiester Street.
