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StateCollege.com

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Pulpit: Local Pastor Emerges as Stand-Up Comedian

He’s a rarity, that’s for sure. A guy who’s equally at ease while preaching from the Bible in a church or delivering a punch line at a comedy club. That’s right, State College’s Jonathan Weibel is both an ordained pastor and a professional stand-up comedian. Appropriately enough, he jokes about his curious combination of professions. “I fly a lot,” says the clergy comic, “and one of the first things someone says to you on a plane is, ‘What do you do for a living?’ If I want to talk to them, I tell them I’m a stand-up comedian. And if I’m tired and don’t want to talk to them, I’ll tell them I’m a Baptist evangelist.” Weibel has served in Christian ministry for nearly 40 years. The last 30 years have been spent in the Centre Region, where he’s planted three new churches and served as lead pastor, worship pastor or youth pastor at State College Alliance Church, Penns Valley Community Church and Centre Church. He first got my attention in work that was unrelated to stand-up: serving as the director of Front Yard Mission , a movement designed to bring genuine Christian love to neighborhoods. But then I heard

State College, PA · 2d

Only In Your State

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The Pennsylvania Mystery That Still Has No Clear Answer

Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don’t be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a […]

Bucks County, PA · 3d

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We Explored 11 Filming Locations in Pennsylvania That Were Even More Impressive Up Close

Movie scenes can make a staircase, a diner, or a quiet cemetery feel unforgettable, turning ordinary places into settings that stay with audiences long after the credits roll. Across Pennsylvania, real locations have helped bring stories to life, from tales of brave fighters and young friendships to encounters with strange creatures and dangerous secrets. Exploring these places in person offers a different perspective than watching them on screen.

Pennsylvania · 6d
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Bucks County Beacon

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Pennsylvania Celebrities Come Home to Urge Voters to Hit the Polls Tuesday

The winners in local political races impact the lives of citizens every minute of every day. From governors, state senators and representatives; county legislators, school boards, borough council members and township supervisors, historically poor voter turnout in election cycle “off years” – or in those where a president is not running for election – can have a profound impact on education funding, programs, property taxes, policies, services and more.

Pennsylvania · 3d
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abc27 News

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‘Oh, Say, Can You Sing?’ contest returns for upcoming Pennsylvania Farm Show

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — If you can perform our National Anthem and are from Pennsylvania, you may be able to open the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January. The “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?” contest is returning, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced. “Every morning at the Farm Show, we have an opportunity to come together […]

Pennsylvania · 23h

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These 8 Cozy Secondhand Bookstores In Pennsylvania Are Absolutely Worth The Trip

Want to find the coziest secondhand bookstores in Pennsylvania?. These 8 bookstores offer charming shelves, unique finds, and a browsing experience you’ll want to repeat again and again!. 1. Cupboard Maker Books (Enola) Cupboard Maker Books in Enola is the kind of place that stops you in your tracks...

Pennsylvania · 2d

WTAJ

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Ebensburg ‘Christmas 1776’ parade seeking greater float, vehicle, participant entries

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Ebensburg annual Christmas parade is seeking participants for this year’s event, which is themed “Christmas 1776,” on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Parade entrants can include vehicles, floats, first responder vehicles, dance and/or walking groups and more. Monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place […]

Ebensburg, PA · 2d

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Shippensburg Veterans Day Parade Set for November 8, 2026

Join the community on Sunday, November 8, at 2 PM for the Shippensburg Veterans Day Parade! Hosted by the Shippensburg Veterans Council, the parade will begin at King and Prince Streets and travel along King Street, ending at King and Spring Streets. The parade will feature local veterans, military organizations,...

Shippensburg, PA · 2d

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Golf fundraiser planned to benefit veterans, first responders

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are inviting golfers to support veterans and first responders. Golf Galaxy near Mechanicsburg is hosting a competitive fundraiser on Nov. 13 sponsored by the PGA. It’s a “Closest to the Pin” and putting contest open to anyone for a $10 donation....

Mechanicsburg, PA · 20h

Abington Journal

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Powell wins back-to-back state titles; Meyer, Stott earn medals at PIAA individual golf tournament

Scranton Prep’s Cole Powell and Annville-Cleona’s Ben Allwein clearly were evenly matched. They were tied after 18 hole

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Downtown Carlisle's Holiday Season: Cookies, Parades & More

Downtown Carlisle has a rather ambitious holiday schedule this year, beginning with cookies in November and continuing through a Christmas parade, local shopping events, a town full of nutcrackers, and a December celebration involving Santa and actual reindeer. It's a respectable amount of Christmas activity for a few blocks of...

Carlisle, PA · 1d

MONTCO.Today

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Montco’s Record Book: 10 Places That Are the Biggest, Oldest, or Only One of Their Kind

Montgomery County hides remarkable distinctions in plain sight. A Quaker meetinghouse begun around 1695 still hosts weekly worship in Lower Merion. A Main Line shopping center once held the Guinness title for the world’s first. And Elkins Park is home to a building type Frank Lloyd Wright designed nowhere else.

Montgomery County, PA · 4d

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This Pennsylvania Cathedral Could Quite Easily Pass for a Church in Medieval Europe

A chest beneath one altar holds 84 relics of saints and martyrs, including Saint Patrick. That detail alone made me stop scrolling. Construction began in 1875, and the cathedral was dedicated in 1893. The bishop behind it refused to build unless the money was already in hand, so the walls rose slowly, stone by red stone.

Pennsylvania · 12h

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The Playhouse at McConnellstown Kicks Off the Holiday Season with “A Christmas Carol”

God bless us, everyone! The Playhouse at McConnellstown will conclude its 2026 Season with Michael Paller’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol.” This production runs on the main stage from November 20 to November 29. Picture It: London on Christmas Eve in 1843. Charles...

Mcconnellstown, PA · 3d

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Local history: Looking back on history of Wilson College

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College helped change the landscape of women’s education, not just in Franklin County, but across the nation. This is part one of a two-part series looking back at the history of Wilson College and the impact it has had on the world. Groundbreaking vision.

Chambersburg, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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Grab your ‘Diary of Jane’; Breaking Benjamin is coming to the Bryce Jordan Center

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — They will not bow, they will not break, but they might blow the roof off the Bryce Jordan Center when Breaking Benjamin returns with Starset, P.O.D. and Filter. The icons of hard rock, Breaking Benjamin, will hit the stage Friday, Feb. 26, 2027, as part of their newly announced tour […]

State College, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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Pennsylvania rock band to perform in Hershey

Hershey, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Kennywood’s Holiday Lights returns with new ice skating show

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Kennywood’s Holiday Lights returns Nov. 13 through Jan. 3 with more than three million lights, Pennsylvania’s tallest Christmas tree and new attractions. New this year is “Finding Christmas: A Whimsical Journey on Ice,” an ice-skating stunt show featuring skating, singing, dancing, and BMX performances. Guests can also enjoy new seasonal food offerings, […]

Pennsylvania · 3d