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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

StateCollege.com

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This Weekend in State College: No Home Penn State Football Game but Plenty to Do

The Centre Film Festival wraps up its week downtown, Steve Earle plays the State Theatre on Saturday night and Penn State's Model Railroad Club opens its doors all weekend. In between, you'll find a ski swap, a Veterans Day Concert and much more. All listings come from the StateCollege.com community calendar ; times and prices can change, so check each event's page before you head out. First Friday – November When: Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. Where: Downtown State College What it is: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during their monthly First Friday event. Expect a casual atmosphere featuring local art, people-watching, shopping, and dining at diverse downtown restaurants while mingling with the community. Centre Film Festival When: Running through Sunday, November 8 Where: Theaters in State College and Philipsburg What it is: A week-long celebration of film and conversation that connects local voices with global ones. The festival brings multigenerational stories to the screen through media arts, workshops, masterclasses, and screenings 'Kill Me, Baby, One More Time' When: Running through Saturday, November 7 (Starts at 7 p.m.) Where: Titan Hollow (2042 Axemann Rd, Bellefonte) What it is: A nostalgic murder mystery theater tribute to 1990s

State College, PA · 14h

psucollegian.com

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Lions and line dancing | Happy Valley Live’s Country Night welcomes all

State College got its own taste of southern charm at Happy Valley Live Thursday at 6 p.m. Happy Valley Live, a Penn State-themed restaurant and music venue, hosts its very own Country Night, where customers can enjoy country music, line dancing and a mechanical bull. Inside the venue, the bottom...

State College, PA · 15h
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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 · 3d

WTAJ

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Cambria County to host Veterans Day, Marine Corps celebration

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday ceremony is set for Nov. 10 at the Cambria County Courthouse Rotunda. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., and the office is located at 200 S. Center St., Ebensburg. The event will honor military veterans for their service and sacrifice […]

Cambria County, PA · 13h

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Veterans Day parades and special events in Franklin County

Did you know Franklin County has a higher percentage of veterans in its adult population than the U.S. does? According to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, there are 10,250 veterans in the county — about 9% of the adult population. They are among the 17.2 million veterans around the country, or 6.5% of the adult population. In honor of Veterans Day, the visitors bureau has compiled a list of local events honoring the heroes who served their country. The organization also invites residents and visitors to explore the county with the Franklin County Military Trail of History, a self-guided tour through the monuments, memorials, cemeteries, forts, houses, and parks that honor those who served in America’s military and armed forces. Check out ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or the `11/30 Visitors Center in Chambersburg for more information. Veterans Day events in Franklin County Chambersburg Rotary Flags for Heroes Display: Nov. 7-16, dawn to dusk, at Sellers Funeral Home. Open for walkthroughs to honor local heroes. Shippensburg Veterans Day Parade: 2 p.m. Nov. 8. Parade begins at King and Prince streets and continues south to Spring Street. The Wayne Band Veterans Tribute Concert: 7 p.m. Nov. 9, Quincy Village's Hess Room, 1000 Wesley Drive, Waynesboro.

Franklin County, PA · 23h

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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 · 7d

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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 1d

littletheater.com

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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 · 4d

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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

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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