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A gymnastics and acrobatic arts studio is hoping to open in Patton Township, but first some zoning issues need to be resolved. Phoenix Academy of Performing Arts of Pennsylvania would like to use the vacant property at 118 Hawbaker Industrial Drive, formerly home to WESCO Lighting. The property is zoned industrial, which does not include fitness centers, so the group is asking the township to make an exception. On March 24, township supervisors unanimously agreed to have the planning commission review the request and provide a recommendation, which supervisors would later vote on. Phoenix Aca...

State College will have a new mayor and at least two new borough council members in 2022, and the field of candidates in May’s primary election for those positions is now set. Candidates had until March 9 to file nomination petitions and lots were cast for ballot positions on Wednesday morning. In the mayoral race, Ezra Nanes, both of whom previously announced their candidacies, are running on the Democratic ballot in the May 18 primary. The State College mayor, who receives a salary of $13,000 a year, does not vote on any action of council, but presides over meetings and can veto or appro...

On Monday night, the State College Borough Council met virtually to discuss the diversity of the borough and the future of mental health. Councilmember Katherine Oh Yeaple prepared a resolution condemning hate, bias and exclusionary behavior toward Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, which the council voted to adopt. “Acts of bias and hate crimes have increased nationally toward Asian Americans,” Yeaple said. Council member Evan Myers supported the motion and said the council must "speak in one voice" to say it is "not acceptable." Additionally, Lt. Greg Brauser of the St...

The list of activities and memorable life experiences that I, and most other freshmen, have missed out on is extensive. It includes high school experiences like proms, graduations, and school trips, but obviously also encompasses the first year college experiences like Wildcat Welcome, living on campus in the fall and attending sporting events. The list...

State College resident Divine Lipscomb announced that he is seeking election to borough council this year. “For our communities to be a place where everyone can thrive, we cannot let the richest 1% and the politicians they pay for continue to exploit divisions among us based on what we look like, where we come from, or how much money we have,” Lipscomb said in a statement. Lipscomb, an adult learner Penn State student who works in advocacy for supporting the reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals, added that he believes it is important for residents who live below the poverty line ...