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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 · 9d

takemetotn.com

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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 · 13d
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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 · 9d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 11d

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 · 11d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 9d

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 · 9d

abc27 News

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Pennsylvania rock band to perform in Hershey

Hershey, PA · 8d

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 · 10d

StateCollege.com

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Wynton Marsalis’ Final Tour With Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Stop at Penn State

Legendary musician Wynton Marsalis will bring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Penn State next week for a performance as part of his final season leading the renowned ensemble. The orchestra will perform “Marsalis’ Swinging Cities” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Eisenhower Auditorium as part of a national tour celebrating the global influence of jazz. The program features original compositions inspired by Marsalis’ travels and experiences in cities across the world. Tickets are $69 for adults, $14 for University Park students and $23 for people 18 and younger. A VIP experience is also available. Tickets can be purchased online through the Arts Ticket Center. Buyers can avoid the $4 online fee by calling 814-863-0255 or visiting the Eisenhower Auditorium box office on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The concert's program draws inspiration from three international destinations: Vitoria in Spain's Basque region, Shanghai in China and Marciac, a medieval town in southwestern France. Each location helped shape compositions that reflect the musical traditions, people and experiences Marsalis encountered during his decades on the road. “This is a celebration of the uncommon embrace and unflagging support I have received from different cities during my nearly five decades

State College, PA · 11d

1029thebuzz.com

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Man Goes to The Movies over 1,200 Times in One Year

A Pennsylvania man has officially taken his love of movies to a whole new level. 60-year-old Glenwood Hoskin Jr. watched 1,207 movies in theaters over the course of ONE YEAR, averaging more than three movies a day to snag a Guinness World Record. He planned his days around theater showtimes, sometimes watching movies from early morning until midnight. His favorites included animated films and comedies, and he even got help from theater employees figuring out which movies were shortest so he could squeeze in more screenings. The best part? He kept the whole thing relatively affordable with a Regal Unlimited subscription that costs around $28 a month.

Pennsylvania · 11d

buckscountybeacon.com

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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 · 11d

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10 Pennsylvania Libraries That Make A Simple Visit Feel Like A Discovery

Charles Dickens had a pet raven named Grip, and that bird now sits in a Pennsylvania library. Stuffed, of course. Grip is widely credited with helping inspire Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem about a raven. I love that a library card can lead you to a literary bird. The...

Philadelphia, PA · 12d

Onward State

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Week In Pictures: October 26 – November 1

Hello, November!

Pennsylvania · 11d