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Ex-Penn State football QB sees the ‘passion’ fueling Drew Allar
As the years go on more Penn State football quarterbacks come and go. But one thing that remains a constant is the pressure that each of the Nittany Lions QBs faces once they are named the starter. For Drew Allar he dealt with that pressure and adversity last season and that will continue this fall. But former Penn State QB Zack Mills can see how much Allar cares about the game.
Better Know a B1G: Adv. Stat Comparison Purdue Boilermakers
This is the next in the series comparing some statistical rankings between BigTen opponents and UW. This week’s comparison is with the Penn State Nittany Lions. UW last played them in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. Here’s a list of the previous teams covered:. Composite Ranking Comparison. We again...
HVI Roundtable: Who is Penn State's most underrated 2025 commitment?
Welcome into the Happy Valley Insider round table, where each week, the HVI staff will give their answers to a question regarding Penn State athletes on the field of play or on the recruiting trail. Today, the HVI staff answers the simple question, "Who do you believe is Penn State's...
Penn State Wrestling: David Taylor’s Contract Details Released
The contract details for Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor in his new job as Oklahoma State’s coach have been released. Taylor, a 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist known as “The Magic Man,” shocked the wrestling world in early May when he took the job to succeed legendary coach John Smith and thus retired from active competition.
Solar Farms with Stormwater Controls Mitigate Runoff, Erosion
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As the number of major utility-scale ground solar panel installations grows, concerns about their impacts on natural hydrologic processes also have grown. However, a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that excess runoff or increased erosion can be easily mitigated — if these “solar farms” are properly built.
Penn State football fills support staff role for second time this summer
For the second time in six weeks, Penn State football has hired an Assistant Video Director. This time, the Nittany Lions are adding Syracuse Football Video Operations Coordinator Blake Yunker to the program’s support staff. “Excited to welcome Blake, his wife Madison, and son Jace to the Penn State...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s budget losers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. The legislation stalled without coming to a vote, but that was no surprise. Politically divided Pennsylvania...
New ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant debuts in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new quick-service, ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant recently made its debut in Western York County. The new Poblano Tex-Mex Grill in York is owned and operated by Pablo Ayala, who officially debuted his new quick-service Mexican restaurant back on Wednesday, July 17. Poblano Tex-Mex Grill is located at 2150 White Street suite […]
Ripleigh's Creamery, Mr. G's team up to raise money for SPCA
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Two central Pennsylvania ice cream shops have partnered to raise money for a local animal shelter during National Ice Cream Month. Ripleigh Maring, owner of Ripleigh's Creamery, says she grew up eating Mr. G's ice cream and thought it would be fun to strike up a friendly competitive partnership. Both creameries created a Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Chip ice cream in their own style.
Clearfield County animal non-profit closes intake: ‘We just can’t keep doing this’
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Animal Matters of Clearfield County is closing intake until further notice, they announced online. The shelter will not accept calls concerning dogs and cats, saying all intakes are closed until further notice. The decision comes after having difficulty with a bill they said they didn’t make enough money to pay. […]
Homeless man caught stealing clothes, headphones from Target
State College, Pa. — A homeless man confessed to stealing items from a local Target, claiming he needed new clothes and wanted to listen to music. Blair Asa McChesney, 29, was confronted by State College police officers in the 200 block of West Beaver Avenue as he left the store, according to the complaint. McChesney allegedly turned over men’s clothing and a pair of JBL wireless headphones to police. An...
MBB Big Ten Preview: Penn State
Chugging right along with previews of future Big Ten Basketball opponents for Oregon, we arrive at College Station PA. to take a look at the Nittany Lions. Long story short they were a mediocre team with a very good home record and a terrible record on the road. PSU started...
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