Just 28 people decided to name our town State College. State College was the name first given to our town around 1874 after “The Agricultural College of Pennsylvania” changed its name to “The Pennsylvania State College.”
The Highlands neighborhood has a blog… and it’s awesome! Hearts in the Highlands was developed by the Highlands Civic Association to promote all the amazing facets of this quintessential State College neighborhood.
A 250-foot topless crane – one of only seven worldwide! – is helping to bring a new addition to Mount Nittany Medical Center to life.
The Penn State Arboretum and State College Food Bank *produce* a perfect pair!
Happy Valley has a pet recovery network 28,000 members strong!
59 years ago, 35-year old Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in front of thousands at Rec Hall.
Your favorite ice cream brand may have a State College connection!
This Norway Spruce was grown in town and brought Christmas cheer to more than 750,000 people as a part of the holiday display at Rockefeller Center.
Now in its fifth year, the Centre Film Festival has expanded into a week-long event and will screen more than 100 films, both in-person and online.
Happy Valley local Amy Palanjian, author of a cookbook designed to get toddlers excited about mealtime, is celebrating best seller status.
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