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Penn State football Philadelphia NIL reception sets foundation for future
In every facet, Penn State football showed up in Philadelphia on Thursday evening. Nittany Lions players past and present, coaches, and administrators were all on hand at the Bellevue Hotel in Center City for Happy Valley United’s “We Are… In Philly” reception. Coming together to help...
Penn State offers to pay Commonwealth Campus employees to resign amid budget cuts
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. State College, Pa. — Penn State is offering buyouts to Commonwealth Campus employees to reduce its multimillion-dollar budget deficit, a dramatic step for Pennsylvania’s flagship university. Tenured faculty, tenure-line faculty, academic administrators,...
Penn State track & field collects plenty of hardware at Big Ten Championship
The 2024 Big Ten Championships for Track and Field kicked off Friday. Penn State looked to secure medals against the best in-conference athletes. At the end of the three-day competition, the Nittany Lions came home with three gold, six silver and one bronze medal , resulting in a fifth place finish for the women’s team and a 12th place finish for the mens.
Pennsylvania man leads troopers on 22-mile-long chase
MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after leading state police on a miles-long chase through Mifflin and Huntingdon Counties. Troopers from Lewistown arrested David Mallery, 36, of McVeytown, for allegedly running from police while driving under the influence of drugs. Around 12:30 p.m. on May 6, Mifflin County Regional Police […]
State College caricaturist Chip Mock draws town for nearly 45 years
Chip Mock just needs two minutes and a magic marker to make you “look more like you than you look like you.”. Mock, a State College caricaturist, has been drawing caricatures for almost 45 years. From drawing his seventh grade teacher to drawing countless Penn State students, Mock has captured thousands of smiling faces.
West Perry falls to Mifflin County 8-5 despite late rally
The Mifflin County Huskies used a five run third inning to erase a 2-0 deficit en route to handing the West Perry softball team its fifth consecutive loss 8-5 May 3 at West Perry dropping the Mustangs’ record to 4-12. After retiring the first six batters she faced starter...
Tavern-Style Pizza Restaurant to Open in Former Spats Cafe Location
A new restaurant is finally coming to the corner of South Pugh Street and East College Avenue in downtown State College. Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza is planning to open in the former Spats Cafe location at 142 E. College Ave., above Doggie's Pub in the Foster/Gentzel building. The State College location will be Riko's first in Pennsylvania. Specializing in thin-crust, tavern-style pies, Riko's Pizza was founded in 2011 and now has 14 corporate and franchised locations open or soon to open in Connecticut, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Vermont and Massachusetts, where its newest restaurant opened last week. "For those who aren’t familiar, tavern-style...
Meet Jyron Hughley, a national recruit out of South Florida and the nephew of Penn State coach Ja'Juan Seider
Jyron Hughley is a name to know in the 2026 recruiting class. Hughley, the nephew of one of the nation's top running back coaches in Penn State's Ja'Juan Seider, has become a national recruit playing multiple position at the prep level. Hughley makes a near hour trip everyday from his hometown in Belle Glade, Florida to play for West Palm Beach (Fla.) Cardinal Newman High School.
Blair County woman accused of hiring hitman has bail reduction denied
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Blair County woman who has been accused of hiring a hitman to burn down a house where her estranged wife was staying with family had her request for a bail reduction denied. Heather Ann Dibert, 43, of Duncansville, is facing 32 felony charges and seven misdemeanors for allegedly hiring […]
Penn State getting visit from five-star LB ahead of commitment date
There is a lot of work left to do for Penn State in their class of 2025. After starting off being ranked in the Top 10 during early rankings, they now sit 17th in On3’s latest update. One thing that would go a long way to boosting their overall profile is landing one of the best players still available in the class. They have that opportunity with linebacker Zayden Walker set to visit Happy Valley this summer as he will announce his commitment after taking his scheduled official visits. The Georgia native is rated as a five-star and the No. 9 overall player according...
Okie State Shocks the Wrestling World
It’s the offseason. Spring games are over and the transfer portal is closed. It’s time for the news that you all have been clamoring for....Wrestling Drama!!!!!. Cael Sanderson’s stranglehold on the NCAA wrestling championships started in 2011. That team featured two oustanding freshman that would be multiple time champions in the chronically underrated Ed Ruth and the future Olympic Gold Medalist David Taylor.
Vote for Mid-Penn softball player of the week for games played May 6-May 11
The Mid-Penn softball season is wrapping up, with big performances abound. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. PennLive is giving fans a say in recognizing their favorite players, as we’ll have a weekly Player of the Week poll, which will open every Sunday at 1 pm and run through Tuesday at noon.
What’s the top non-receiver Penn State football lingering question ahead of preseason camp?
Penn State football has plenty of questions to answer ahead of the 2024 season. What's the most pressing one now? The post What’s the top non-receiver Penn State football lingering question ahead of preseason camp? appeared first on On3.
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