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Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about New League of Nations Brings Home World Cup Fever and more from the State College, PA region

We talked to a San Jose Earthquakes fan to give us some insight on the Western Conference opponent coming to town on Saturday

One THON 2022 spectator participated in the 46-hour dance marathon in his own unique way.

Key players missing on both sides of Philadelphia Union- DC United clash Between international duty and injuries, a lot of typical starters will be absent Saturday Share this story Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Important players will be missing on either side of the field when the Union take on DC United tonight. Philadelphia remains without the Jamaican trio of Andre Blake, Cory Burke, and Alvas Powell, who are with their national team at the Gold Cup. It appears as if they wont be back for awh...

Oh, moms. Where would we be without them? They are a shoulder to cry on, the biggest supporters, and the people who will be brutally honest just when we need it. Most importantly, behind every Nittany Lion is a Penn State mom. Moms deserve praise every day, but especially on Mother’s Day. To capture the holiday’s spirit, some of our staffers reflected on what their Penn State moms mean to them. Alysa Rubin Mom, I would not be the woman I am today if it were not for you. You’ve shown me ...

While THONing from home, you probably didn’t get a chance to take in all of the weekend’s best, biggest, or craziest stories. If you need a refresher or simply want to reminisce, check out our favorites from THON Weekend below! 592 Dancers, 5 Features Nearly 600 dancers took part in THON 2021 from around the country. Our staff profiled dozens, including pairs of longtime best friends, twin sisters, Homecoming royalty, and even folks from nearly 4,000 miles away.

Federal Tap House: I only have one word to describe these wings — “sophisticated.” DP Dough: This one came as a little bit of a surprise. DP Dough obviously specializes in more than calzones. These wings had great taste and the perfect amount of heat and sauce overall. Wings Over: These wings were very close to being second on my list. They had the perfect amount of heat and texture. Wings Over successfully lived up to its reputation. Are U Hungry: This was basically a chicken nugget with...

Happy Festivus, folks! In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past 23 years, Festivus is a particularly secular holiday celebrated annually on December 23. Created by author Daniel O’Keefe and featured in a 1997 Seinfeld episode, Festivus serves as a non-commercial alternative to traditional Christmas celebrations. The celebration typically features a feast, an unadorned aluminum pole (in lieu of a tree or menorah), and practices such as the “Feats Of Strength.” Most importantl...