Downtown State College is Buzzing: Brooklyn Style Deli, New Eateries, and a Wave of Openings Signal Growth
Downtown State College is heating up with a wave of exciting restaurant and business openings, bringing fresh energy to the area.
3 Dots’ Impact on Arts Incubation in Happy Valley: Economic Growth Through Creativity
3 Dots, located in downtown State College, is a dynamic arts incubator that plays a pivotal role in fostering creativity, collaboration, and economic growth in the Centre Region.
Your Voice, Your Story, Your Happy Valley
In the heart of Happy Valley, a story is unfolding—one that will shape the future of local journalism, business, and community engagement. But this isn’t just any story. This is your story.
Centre County’s Economic Roadmap: A Fresh Look at the Strategic Plan
We caught up with Greg Scott, President and CEO of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County to get some updates.
“The Tocqueville Blueprint: Why Nonprofits Exist & What They Mean for Happy Valley”
Centre County is home to a powerful network of tax-exempt organizations that drive progress and enhance quality of life. From Penn State and Mount Nittany Health to the Centre County United Way, these institutions exist not to profit, but to serve—ensuring that every dollar earned is reinvested into education, healthcare, and social services rather than distributed to shareholders.
Leadership in Uncertain Times: Lessons from Tocqueville for Happy Valley
As Happy Valley navigates a changing economic and social landscape, the principles Alexis de Tocqueville observed in 19th-century America offer a blueprint for leadership today.
Happy Valley in the polar vortex
As we experience a polar vortex sweeping across much of the United States, with frigid temperatures and icy conditions disrupting daily life, it’s worth reflecting on the extreme weather challenges facing other parts of the country.
Quality of Life in Happy Valley
“Where else can I go for a remote hike, experience some of the best bird-watching, hang out at a quality coffee shop, check out a concert or show, and catch a Big-Ten sporting event all in the same day? Oh, and if I want more adventure, I can visit Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, DC, or NYC in under 5 hours.”
Playoff Fever hits Happy Valley
By Chris Buchignani What began as a dream is now reality: The unparalleled spectacle of a Penn State home football Saturday will collide with the national fanfare of college football’s first 12-team playoff right here in Happy Valley the weekend before Christmas. Fans and locals pondered the tantalizing possibility from the moment that the sport’s […]
