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Rockhill, PA · Lifestyle

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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 · 3d

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Baby’s Diner opens in downtown State College.

A familiar diner has returned to downtown State College, bringing back memories for people who remember the original Baby’s Diner. The diner opened on Sept. 10, 2026, at 131 S. Garner St., near Penn State. The new restaurant is in the same building where Baby’s Burgers & Shakes was located for more than 30 years before it closed in 2020.

State College, PA · 3d

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7 Giant Secrets Employees Wish Pennsylvanians Knew

Nobody memorizes a grocery store’s fine print, and that’s fair. Still, Pennsylvanians who shop at Giant can get more out of each trip by knowing a few rules employees see shoppers miss. Here are the Giant details worth knowing before you check out. 1. Purchases That Earn Nothing.

Pennsylvania · 10d

WVNS

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Sheetz brings back holidaze sub with two new holiday menu items

ALTOONA, PA (WVNS) – Sheetz is bringing back its holidaze sub, along with two new holiday menu items to celebrate the holiday season. According to a press release, Sheetz is now offering its special holidaze menu with a new and improved signature holidaze sub, as well as two new holiday creations, which are flatsgiving and […]

Altoona, PA · 4d

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Wonder plans spring 2027 opening in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wonder, a food hall concept that allows customers to combine dishes from multiple restaurant menus in one order, plans to open a Franklin County location in spring 2027. The restaurant is planned for 520 Gateway Ave. in the North Chambersburg Village Center. Wonder officials confirmed the...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Berkeley Springs Water Flows From the Ground at 74.3 Degrees. Here’s How to Soak in It for Under $40

The springs in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, flow from the ground at a steady 74.3...

Berkeley Springs, WV · 3d

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This Mexican Buffet In Pennsylvania Is So Good It Has Become A Road Trip Destination

By the time the highway signs start blurring together, the promise of a big Mexican buffet can sound like a very good reason to keep driving. This Pennsylvania stop has turned lunch into part of the road-trip plan, thanks to a spread that gives hungry travelers plenty to explore without making the meal complicated.

Lancaster, PA · 13d

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Over 1,000 Kinds Of Bulk Candy Fill The Bins At This Pennsylvania Sweet Shop

Five pounds of chocolate candy that flunked its beauty test can go home with you for under twenty dollars. The pieces came off a real production line, just a little lumpy, smudged, or lopsided. The star of this show is a marshmallow-filled chocolate cup that has been made in the...

Altoona, PA · 6d

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LIST: 2026 meal deals, discounts for Veterans Day across Central Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and businesses across the country are recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with free meals, discounts, and special offers. Here are some of the deals veterans and military members can find throughout Central Pennsylvania. Restaurants: Retail discounts: Personal care: Other Veterans Day offers: Veterans should […]

South Central Pennsylvania, PA · 1d

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You’ll Fall Head Over Heels For The Food At These 9 Pennsylvania Mom-And-Pop Diners

Ready to discover the best mom-and-pop diners in Pennsylvania?. These 9 diners serve up comfort food and good old-fashioned hospitality that’ll keep you coming back!. 1. Route 30 Diner (Ronks) Tucked along Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County, the Route 30 Diner is the kind of place that makes you...

Pennsylvania · 9d

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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 · 1d

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Pennsylvania Diner Was Lifted Onto Trucks and Moved Across Town, Then Reopened Four Years Later

Imagine watching an entire stainless steel diner lifted onto trucks and transported across town. That is exactly what happened to a historic Pennsylvania restaurant when a highway expansion project threatened its longtime home. Rather than abandon the building, its owners moved the vintage structure approximately 12 miles to a new...

Mechanicsburg, PA · 1d

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Local taps pour on the weekend fun

Breweries, taprooms, distilleries and a winery across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events planned Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 5-8. Trigger’s Table & Taproom. 118 Walnut St., Suite 106, Waynesboro. Thursday, Nov. 5: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6: 4-10 p.m.

Franklin County, PA · 2d

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CVAS pets of the week

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested adopters may visit cvas-pets.org or call 717-263-5791. Ginny Weasley is a sweet, active 6-year-old terrier girl that would love to find her magical, loving forever...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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The GIANT Company helps customers save this Thanksgiving with return of free turkey program

Customers can both activate their reward and redeem for their free turkey or alternative selection in stores or online.

Carlisle, PA · 2d

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Shop small, win big in downtown Chambersburg on Nov. 28

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Shoppers who spend $25 or more at a participating downtown Chambersburg shop or restaurant on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, can draw a prize ticket for $10, $20, $50 or $100 in Downtown Dollars. The prize drawing begins at 10 a.m. at the Courthouse Plaza on...

Chambersburg, PA · 3d

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Crab Legs, Hibachi And Sushi Make This Pennsylvania Buffet A Mouthwatering All-You-Can-Eat Destination

A cook fires up your own hibachi plate to order, right inside an all-you-can-eat buffet. You pick the ingredients, hand them over, and wait for the sizzle. That alone gets my attention. Then come the crab legs. Add a sushi spread and a long run of Chinese and Japanese dishes,...

Harrisburg, PA · 4d

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Penn State Athletics Announces Attendance-Based Incentives For 2027 Football Student Ticket Lottery

The incentive is a part of the new Penn State Rewards program.

State College, PA · 2d

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This Drive-Through Holiday Light Show Glows Along A Pennsylvania Lake, With A Train Display At The End

Your car radio becomes the soundtrack, and the grand finale is a model train layout waiting indoors. That’s how one of the most beloved holiday drives in Pennsylvania wraps up its evening. The route loops through a historic amusement park property. Lights stretch along the shoreline of a lake,...

Altoona, PA · 2d