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Antifragile Brewing Company co-owner John Schaffer is as much a staple at Downtown State College's first brewery as the vibey, artist-appreciating business's craft beer, kombucha, and Philly-style cheesesteaks are for locals and visitors alike.

Are we sure we’re not in the South of France? The lavender fields of @rootedfarmstead transport pickers and bouquet makers to a dreamy land full of soft, fresh smells.

“We had friends from Virginia who had moved to State College five years earlier and raved about the town and all it had to offer. We figured it was time to discover what made this area so special!”

I go on walks regularly with an 82-year-old. Retired for more than 15 years, he hasn’t slowed down a bit. He has served on several boards and committees, taken classes on local history, computer programming, wildflowers, and wetlands, and even helped scan ballots for local elections.