Happy Valley’s role in the Alleghenies

By Jodie Dello Stritto In the state of Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand, the Great American Getaway, Happy Valley is featured prominently as a key destination in the Alleghenies region. The Alleghenies includes Centre, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Bedford and Fulton Counties and is a prime stop for visitors seeking a blend of natural beauty, […]

Why move to a disaster zone when you could live well in Happy Valley?

By Carmen P. Bilén Over the Covid-19 pandemic, northern-residing Americans flocked to southern and southwest states like Florida, Texas and Arizona. While these states may offer more consistent sunshine and warm weather, these destination states are also frequently plagued by devastating and costly weather-related disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Why move to one of […]

Trustees approve Beaver Stadium renovation plans

Source: Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Board of Trustees today (May 21) approved (by a 26-2 vote, with three abstaining) in investing in the renovation of Beaver Stadium, which will grow revenue-generating opportunities, transform the fan and community experience, and fuel the future funding for all 31 athletics programs at Penn […]

The meaning behind the numbers of Penn State’s economic impact

by Jodie Dello Stritto In a March 12th article, Shalin Jyotishi says when universities, especially large flagship research schools like Penn State, tout their massive economic impact, it can harm rather than boost public perception. But, why? “Universities, particularly large flagship research institutions, generate these figures by tallying up almost every financial exchange driven by […]

“People want to be in Happy Valley”

by Holly Riddle If you attended the recent Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest at Beaver Stadium, which attracted more than 3,000 attendees and 70 breweries, or perhaps the 2024 Olympic Wrestling Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center, then you’ve witnessed the work of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance. Officially launched last year and helmed […]