Sarah Rafacz
Centre Daily Times
State College, PA, United States
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Another store is closing in Nittany Mall
Nittany Mall in State College sees more closures. → Read More
These are 2018’s most popular baby names in State College
Here are the most popular boy and girl baby names from 2018 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. → Read More
Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated business openings of 2018 in Centre County
Top business openings in State College and Centre County in 2018. → Read More
Plane diverted to University Park Airport
Emergency crews responded to University Park Airport on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. There was a report of a fire on board, but it appears the plane landed safely. → Read More
Flood watch for Centre County goes into effect this evening
A flood watch will be in effect for Centre County from Thursday evening through Friday evening. → Read More
Do you recognize these suspects? Police investigate downtown State College assault
State College police are investigating an assault that reportedly occurred at the Lion’s Den early Saturday morning. → Read More
Parkland mass shooting survivor to speak at Penn State
David Hogg, survivor of Parkland shooting and co-founder of March For Our Lives, will speak at Penn State in January. → Read More
University Park Airport is adding more flights
University Park Aiport is adding two new flights in spring 2019. → Read More
Penn State, FBI investigating threats at University Park
Penn State alerted students, faculty and staff on Thursday afternoon that threats have been made to buildings on the University Park campus. “Remain vigilant,” the message read, as police and FBI investigate the matter. → Read More
This intersection has seen 14 crashes in the past 2 years. Could this make it safer?
Harris Township is seeking a change from the state Department of Transportation to make a South Atherton Street intersection safer. → Read More
‘A true gentleman’: Former county commissioner dies at 87
Former Centre County Commissioner John Saylor dies at 87. → Read More
GoFundMe set up for scholarship in memory of former Penn State football player
A GoFundMe page is raising money for a scholarship in memory of former Penn State football player Adam Gress. He died unexpectedly in December 2017. → Read More
‘Hunger doesn’t go away because we get a break’: Collaboration aims to help students
The Wesley Foundation and Lion’s Pantry teamed up to create break boxes for food insecure students staying in State College over Penn State’s winter break. → Read More
How does Penn State’s World Campus stack up to others online?
Penn State’s World Campus ranked on best online colleges and universities list. → Read More
Student ambassadors to help education effort on new tobacco-free Penn State policy
Penn State is seeking student ambassadors to help educate individuals about new smoke- and tobacco-free campus policy. → Read More
Major Patton Township road construction project delayed
Valley Vista Drive left turn lane project in Patton Township delayed. Completion is now expected in spring 2019. → Read More
Despite menorah vandalism and theft, Hanukkah celebrations continue in State College
A Penn State fraternity’s menorah, in two unrelated incidents, was vandalized and then stolen, according to State College police. → Read More
The spotted lanternfly is causing havoc in Pa. Why it will be in Centre County ‘eventually’
Heather Leach, spotted lanternfly extension associate at Penn State, said she expects that the invasive pest will come to Centre County “eventually.” But how soon? → Read More
Cente County judge rules in favor of 2 frats over State College, zoning hearing board
Centre County Judge Katherine Oliver ruled in favor of two suspended Penn State fraternities over State College and the zoning hearing board. → Read More
$4 million veteran center at Penn State is coming soon. How you can donate to the project
Renovation on of 6,300 square feet of space in Ritenour that will become Penn State’s new Student Veteran Center is slated to begin in January. The university has committed $2 million, with fundraising needed to cover the other $2 million. → Read More