Stories in State College: Growing Readers
Readers of all ages can find ways to celebrate books in State College.
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.
Table for Two…Families
State College and the surrounding area are home to plenty of amazing restaurants, but when our kids were really little, going to a restaurant felt oddly like a lot of work. We learned quickly that dinner parties at home offered a lot of perks.
Spring Creek Adventures
Each park in State College has its own vibe. But there’s only one park with an iconic covered bridge and a babbling creek.
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!
Totally Rad: Remembering 1980s State College
State College was, and is, a bodacious, totally radical place to live.
“Will living in a small town hold me back?”
The soft spot I had for this town that carried over from my college days visiting friends here has transformed into a deep respect for a community that’s getting better all the time.
Our Tiny Local Airport is a “Treat Yourself” Experience
Flights out of State College are typically pricier than Pittsburgh, Philly, or Harrisburg, but it’s wonderful to have the option to treat yourself to this ultra-convenient way to travel.
A CVS Aloe Plant and 4 Other Things That Have Pleasantly Surprised Me This Fall
Wow. October has been filled with so many experiences I’ve wanted to share with you! To start us off, here are 5 things that have pleasantly surprised me this month, in no particular order.
