Making Happy Valley an “extra-special” place to live and work
By Holly Riddle As we’ve covered in the past, there’s no shortage of nonprofits in Happy Valley. Organizations like Clearwater Conservancy, Centre County United Way and The American Association of University Women add to the area’s livability through efforts to protect Happy Valley’s resources and people, while simultaneously pushing the region to new heights. Despite […]
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 […]
Happy Valley non-profits benefit from strong Rotary Clubs in State College
By Staff Writer Rotary Clubs provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through a fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. State College is fortunate to have three active Rotary Clubs working toward this mission and benefiting local non-profits and the community. Downtown State College Rotary, Rotary Club of […]
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 […]
Active, engaged, fulfilled: today’s seniors demand more out of facilities
By Holly Riddle Valley View Retirement Community If you’ve yet to seek a senior living solution for a parent or grandparent and your perception of senior living facilities may be of grim, borderline depressing places that no one—least of all the residents–really liked. Today’s senior living facilities are a far cry from those memories, thanks […]
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 […]
Happy Valley’s 2023 year in review
By Holly Riddle Happy Valley is looking forward to 2024 as a year of growth and exciting evolution. Tourism is back following the pandemic, in bigger and better ways than ever before (particularly thanks to new hotel projects and the reopening of the beloved Nittany Lion Inn, new events like IRONMAN and new attractions like […]
Living up to Happy Valley’s growing reputation
By Staff Writer On December 4, Forbes hailed Happy Valley’s strong networks—among them the Downtown State College Improvement District, the CBICC, the Penn State Small Business Development Center, and Invent Penn State—for creating an environment that supports small businesses and entrepreneurs. The article gives a nod to Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2023 alumnus […]
A prime relocation opportunity for innovative investors or business owners
By Frances Thorsen Potential is in the eye of the entrepreneur…..this property sits directly across the street to Millbrook Marsh For investors or business owners contemplating a strategic relocation, 629 Puddintown Road in State College offers an unparalleled opportunity. This 10,000 square-foot commercial property on a 1.2-acre lot is not just another real estate listing. […]
