“My hubby Corey and I moved to State College to quarantine with family and realized we loved the relaxed atmosphere. The amount of space we can get here is a big trade up from tight quarters outside NYC and having our family nearby is awesome. We also were thrilled to find a creative community. My work in kids’ media was already remote, so it was easy for me to move. My hubby is starting a video production company here and found it surprisingly simple to get off the ground because everyone here was so encouraging and generous with their connections.”

“My life in DC was exciting, fast-paced, and frenetic, but really took a toll on me physically, mentally, and spiritually. Moving to State College has really afforded me the time I needed in my life to stop and think more strategically, to think about the big picture things and what I really want in my life. Not just short term goals, but long term goals. Put it this way, living here has allowed me to custom design the lifestyle I always wanted, even back when I lived in DC, so that feeling is extremely liberating.”

“After spending a decade living in a city and considering myself a “city person,” I was apprehensive to move back to State College, giving up the hustle, diversity, and unpredictability of city life. But moving to State College has simplified daily life in a way that I didn’t expect: housing is cheaper, parking is straightforward, commutes are quick, lines are short. It’s easy to access outdoor recreation and it’s a predictably safe community. These perks are definitely a counterbalance to the aspects of city life I was hesitant to leave behind.”

“If I had to move away from State College, one thing I’d miss most is the access to local food. I know the people who grow and produce most of my food. I don’t take that for granted. In my opinion, the #1 must-experience spot in this area is the Boalsburg Farmers Market at peak growing season. Pick up bread, cheese, honey, berries, fresh veggies, flowers, some delicious spreads, an iced coffee or a growler of beer and then park yourself and some friends in a shady spot by the creek and nibble on your market purchases. Get your feet in the water. Better yet, get your feet in the creek with a hunk of Gemelli sourdough and some stinky cheese. Or an iced coffee.”