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Ezra Nanes appears to be on his way to becoming the next mayor of State College. Though the election results are not yet final, Nanes has a nearly two-to-one majority over Jim Leous in the Democratic primary election, with 1,568 votes (65.8%) to Leous’s 815 (34.2%). According to the elections office, about 2,000 mail ballots countywide are still to be reported. Nanes issued a statement on Wednesday night declaring victory. “I am deeply honored to have the support and confidence of the voters of the Borough of State College,” he said. “… Our community spoke with resounding clarity an...

Three progressive, first-time candidates are the apparent winners of the Democratic nominations for State College Borough Council, making them the front-runners for the three seats up for election in November. Gopal Balachandran (1,663 votes), Divine Lipscomb (1,434) and Richard Biever (1,191) were the top vote-getters among the field of six candidates in Tuesday’s primary election, according to unofficial totals as of Thursday morning. The trio, who ran together on the Central PA United slate, outpaced current Councilwoman Katherine Yeaple (1,123), current Mayor Ronald Filippelli (933) an...

A State College developer on Monday night detailed plans for a proposed affordable housing project on South Atherton Street that has drawn concerns from neighboring residents over its encroachment on an adjacent public park. Progress Development Group, an affordable housing-focused subsidiary of HFL Corporation, is looking to acquire 1306 S. Atherton St., the former location of RBR Recumbent Bicycles, and construct the 36,000-square foot, four-story Parkland Apartments building with 26-units priced for renters based on state and federal income guidelines, HFL Executive Vice President Ara Kerv...

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State College Borough Council on Monday unanimously approved a license agreement that will allow a seasonal walkway that will support outdoor dining at Bill Pickle’s Taproom during warm weather months while also improving pedestrian access along South Allen Street. The “pedlet,” will be in place from spring to fall within the two parking spaces directly in front of the 106 S. Allen St. tavern, connecting to the sidewalk and going around the Pickle’s seasonal outdoor deck. The walkway will be ADA accessible and have a fence along the street side. Hotel State College & Co., which owns P...