FOOD & DRINK
Tyrone Food Truck & Vendor Festival: Dates and vendors
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 2024 Tyrone Food Truck & Vendor Festival is returning for the summer with four dates for all the foodies out there. The first day will be Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. rain or shine. The festival will take place on Logan Avenue between 10th & 11th […]
Fitness Center to Open in Former State College Rite Aid Location
The former Rite Aid location in State College's Westerly Parkway Plaza won't be staying empty for long. National fitness center chain Crunch Fitness is planning to open a gym in the 36,000-square-foot space at 510 Westerly Parkway, according to the company's website and social media accounts for the location. The company is investing $5 million in renovating and fitting out the former longtime pharmacy location for a "brand new, state-of-the-art... fitness center," according to a Facebook post. Crunch Fitness - State College will feature cardio machines, free weights and nautilus, along with a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) area, more than 50 group fitness...
Fort Roberdeau opens for 2024 season with historic anniversary
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — If you’ve been looking forward to Fort Roberdeau opening for their 2024 tour season, then you don’t need to wait any longer. On Wednesday, the Revolutionary War Fort opened for the season. “We always open May 1st, and it’s especially exciting this year because it’s the 50th anniversary of Fort Robredo […]
Local Students’ Cooking Skills on Display at Culinary Competition
STATE COLLEGE — Students from five different schools sharpened their knives and donned their aprons to compete in the 2024 Army Culinary Championship, facilitated by Start College Army Recruiting Company, on Friday, April 26. Hosted at State College Area High School, students from State High, the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology and Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology went head-to-head to demonstrate their culinary skills. Sgt. 1st Class Brian Colvin, two-time winner of the TV show “Chopped,” assisted students throughout the day, answering questions and giving...
The State Theatre: Looking for More Lumens to Project an Even Brighter Future
Even with its brightly-lit marquee, The State Theatre is easy to take for granted. After all, it’s been sitting on the same College Avenue location since it opened on October 15, 1938. And in the 85 and a half years since that date, The State has avoided major modifications or dislocations — apart from one finance-based shutdown in the early 2000s. These days, however, the old dog in downtown State College is up to lots of new tricks. Long gone are the days when a focus on survival (“Save the State”) was necessary. These days, it’s all about moving forward with more and...
Celebrating 60 years of green thumbs and community engagement
STATE COLLEGE — State College is no stranger to different clubs and groups. With a seemingly endless number of both indoor and outdoor activities, interest groups regularly pop up in the community. However, only a rare few have been around for decades. This year, one local club is celebrating...
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