Getting to Know the Neighbors: Mieke Haeck
Mieke Haeck and husband Ezra Nanes made what they thought would be a temporary move to State College, but quickly fell in love with the town. It’s been home ever since!
Getting to Know the (New!) Neighbors: Stephanie Katz
Meet our new neighbor, Stephanie Katz! With a fresh perspective on her new town, we asked her to fill us in on her first impressions and first favorites.
Did You Know About These State College Books?
Written by locals or featuring insights into life in State College, there are a whole bunch of great books that you might want to consider adding to your Local Reading List!
Getting to Know the Neighbors: Maria Barton
After growing up in small PA towns Emporium and Dubois and then graduating from Penn State with a degree in advertising, Maria Barton worked for agencies in Chicago and Manhattan. When the long hours and commute started to take a toll after a few years, she and her husband, Zach, (and puppy Sammi!) decided to move closer to home.
Getting to Know the (New!) Neighbors: Adam Smeltz
Meet our new neighbor, Adam Smeltz! With a fresh perspective on his new town, we asked him to fill us in on his first impressions and first favorites.
Season 3 of The Rediscover State College Podcast is here!
This time, we’re highlighting what it can look like to build a thriving community here in Happy Valley – and how to go about doing just that!
State College has its own investigative journalism bureau
State College has its own investigative journalism bureau — and its editor has local roots!
State College Lately – November 2023
A cozy space for kids, the Hall of Fame, and an amazing run! Here's a quick list of the cool local things we've been telling our friends about lately...
Happy Valley Local Amy Palanjian Wrote a Bestselling Cookbook
Happy Valley local Amy Palanjian, author of a cookbook designed to get toddlers excited about mealtime, is celebrating best seller status.
Class of 2000 SCASD Alumna Kendra Westerhaus Was a Contestant on Jeopardy!
A State High grad was recently a contestant on this beloved gameshow!
