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. […]
Penn State and Governor Shapiro announce partnership on AI governance and strategy
By Staff Writer On Friday, October 20, Governor Josh Shapiro announced his Administration’s plans to partner with Penn State’s Center for Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Industry (AIMI) to leverage the University’s faculty and research expertise for the generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governing Board and create opportunities for advisory support and collaboration […]
Attractions that keep visitors happy and eager to return
By Holly Riddle The tourism industry is hot in Happy Valley, as we covered in a recent article. Behind the big events like Penn State Football and the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley Triathlon and the organizations who plan them — Penn State, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment […]
Attracting businesses to Downtown State College
By Happy Valley Staff Writers In its September 27th meeting, the State College Redevelopment Authority reviewed findings and recommendations from consultant U3 Advisors on bringing more businesses to Downtown State College. U3 interviewed 35 local stakeholders from government, civic and cultural organizations and institutions as well as property owners and developers, real estate brokers, and […]
