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PHOTOS | Happy Valley hosts second annual Mojofest
Crowds gathered at Tussey Mountain for Happy Valley's second Mojofest. Attendees enjoyed live performances, interactive art, local vendors and other activities throughout the festival. Two stages featured an assortment of indie, rock, country and DJ performances, with The Dirty Turkeys serving as the festival's headliner.
PHOTOS | Children and Youth Day kicks off Arts Fest 2026
The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts kicked off its 60th annual year on Wednesday with Children and Youth Day. Children got to showcase their artistic skills during the the Children and Youth Day Sidewalk Sale on South Allen Street as well as partake in other events including Kidz Karaoke and cooling off with water attractions.
PHOTOS | SCDS protests borough collaboration with ICE as council votes on ordinance to bar it
The People's Defense Front (PDF) and the Student Committee for Defense and Solidarity (SCDS) organized a protest and march Monday evening at Allen Street Gates in opposition of the State College Borough Council on their alleged involvement with recent United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Protesters gathered around the building Monday evening. Later, the council passed an ordinance barring any further collaboration with ICE.
An inside look into the lives of public workers who keep Columbia going Before the city wakes By 7:30 a.m., when the city of Columbia is beginning to wake up, James Brown and his crew are already at work. They guide a street sweeper down city blocks, plow snow off the curb line and scan for glass, leaves, gravel or anything that might catch a tire or trip a pedestrian.
'I’m so grateful' | Gianna Giorgianni dances in THON Weekend 2026 as an alum
With around 700 current students dancing in THON Weekend 2026, there are a few former students who are dancing too. Gianna Giorgianni graduated from Penn State in spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications and media industries. The Pittsburgh native said she participates in THON for her older brother.
As THON continues to evolve, Penn State alums say ‘the spirit of THON’ remains
Thousands of students have called the Bryce Jordan Center home over this THON Weekend, but many alumni have also traveled near and far to return to the place they once called home. David Smith said he and his wife attended THON to support their niece, Shannon Pinizzotto, who's dancing this year as part of an Independent Dancer Couples (IDC).
'I’m so grateful' | Gianna Giorgianni dances in THON Weekend 2026 as an alumna
With around 700 current students dancing in THON Weekend 2026, there are a few former students who are dancing too. Gianna Giorgianni graduated from Penn State in spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications and media industries. The Pittsburgh native said she participates in THON for her older brother.
THON Weekend parking, traffic information
With THON Weekend just around the corner, here's parking and traffic information to keep in mind the weekend commences in the Bryce Jordan Center. General visitor parking will be available at the Stadium West, Jordan East and Porter North lots throughout THON Weekend. Signs in these lots say parking is prohibited from 2-4 a.m., a parking constraint that will be lifted during THON Weekend.
How to celebrate Black History Month in State College
First observed in 1926 as a week-long celebration, Black History is observed every February in the United States. This February marks 50 years since the celebrations were expanded into a full month. Here are some Black history commemoration events in and around State College.
‘We could all use a bit more love’ | Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service honors his legacy
Students gathered in the HUB-Robeson Center Monday afternoon to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with an annual Day of Service.
R&B VOICES: The Red & Black gives the ins and outs of the year
Just how Mariah Carey defrosts at Christmastime, the “ins” and “outs” TikTok trend has begun to recirculate since December. For those of you who live a life beyond what’s trending on TikTok, in’s and out’s describe something we all do every new year — decide what needs to be left in the past. However, some things such as not texting that negative person back or getting eight hours of sleep, can be labeled as “in” since these practices enhance our lives.
R&B VOICES: The Red & Black gives the in’s and out’s of the year
Just how Mariah Carey defrosts at Christmastime, the “in’s” and “out’s” TikTok trend has begun to recirculate since December. For those of you who live a life beyond what’s trending on TikTok, in’s and out’s describe something we all do every new year — decide what needs to be left in the past. However, some things such as not texting that negative person back or getting eight hours of sleep, can be labeled as “in” since these practices enhance our lives.
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