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Tony Rojas in line to be next great Penn State linebacker
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – The three inevitable in life are death, taxes and Penn State having a great linebacker. With some linebacker legends like Micah Parsons, Jack Ham and LaVar Arrington previously suiting up for the Nittany Lions, all eyes are pointed to sophomore Tony Rojas becoming the next one for Linebacker U. Rojas […]
Pennsylvania Auditor General visits Johnstown to discuss financial literacy
Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor visited Johnstown Tuesday evening to meet with dozens of community leaders. He said that in his work to eliminate poverty across the state, he’s found one important solution. “Financial literacy and poverty; there’s a correlation between the two. To get out of poverty and...
Meet PennLive’s 2024 preseason girls volleyball All-Star Team
The high school girls volleyball season is about to unfold in Pennsylvania with first serves on Friday. The Mid-Penn Conference was filled to the brim with All-State talent and there were major program milestones all throughout. PennLive has rolled out the red carpet for some of the returning stars in...
More Pennsylvania children to receive free school meals this year
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — More Pennsylvania schoolchildren will be receiving free school meals this year thanks to an expansion of a national funding program. The threshold for the national Community Eligibility Provision for free school meals will decrease this year. Only 25% of students in a school district will now have to be eligible for free meals for the district to qualify for additional federal funding. The threshold was previously 40%.
Pa. delegates ready for Vice President Kamala Harris' roll call vote
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and local delegates from the Philadelphia area are looking forward to the events planned for Tuesday night. This year's roll call vote is ceremonial because Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee after a virtual roll call earlier this month.Regardless, some delegates from Pennsylvania are still looking forward to the moment including State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz who says she's hopeful for Harris."To be a delegate, to see it manifest itself and here I am working for her to make sure she's the nominee, to make sure we get...
Pennsylvania casinos’ all-sources revenue soars past $500M in July
Pennsylvania casinos rang the register again in July, posting revenues of more than $500 million from all sources of gaming, which represents a 7.22% year-over-year increase, according to a Tuesday release from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The revenue figure of $500,783,633 includes money wagered at slot machines, table games,...
Independence Law Center speaks with FOX43 on their mission, motivation in controversial work with school boards
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Independence Law Center (ILC) has made headlines throughout Central Pennsylvania this year by working with numerous school boards in the area. The conservative law firm spoke with FOX43 for the first time about its mission and motivations in working with these boards and school districts in a wide-ranging interview that will air Tuesday and Wednesday on FOX43 News at 10.
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NitNat Pod | Season Preview with Tom Hannifan
In this year’s first Nittany Nation Podcast episode, Tom Hannifan, from State of State stops by to discuss Penn State’s upcoming 2024 season. Andrew Clay and Tom go over the changes under Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen, discuss up-and-coming young players and borderline on conspiracy theory with a proposed Beau Pribula package. Plus, Andrew waxes […]
Penn State's DaKaari Nelson 'playing physical' after camp switch to linebacker
It’s not often you see position changes once camp has started and a team gets this close to its season opener, but for a guy like Penn State safety-turned-linebacker DaKaari Nelson, it made a lot of sense. Nelson, a former highly regarded four-star prospect from Alabama, has the frame...
Report: Penn State men's basketball to face Fordham in 2024 Sunshine Slam
Another nonconference opponent is known for the Nittany Lions. Penn State will play Fordham in the first round of the 2024 Sunshine Slam, per Jon Rothstein. The blue and white hold a 3-1 all-time record against Fordham, including winning the most recent matchup in 2014, 73-54. The first round of...
State College Approves Liquor License Transfer for Buffalo Wild Wings
State College Borough Council on Monday unanimously approved a liquor license transfer for a new Buffalo Wild Wings location in a downtown high-rise. State College Wing Company LLC plans to acquire the liquor license from the former Don Patron Mexican Grill, in Patton Township and transfer it to The Maxxen, 131 Hiester Street for the new Buffalo Wild Wings. The LLC is a subsidiary of Grube Family Investments, the largest privately owned franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings. Council approved the transfer request without comment, having already held a public hearing on Aug. 5 and a brief work session discussion on Aug. 12. The transfer approval...
WATCH: Penn State QB commit Bekkem Kritza tosses two long touchdowns in return to game action
Penn State quarterback commit Bekkem Kritza returned to game action with Miami (Fla.) Central High School last Friday night for a preseason matchup versus Vanguard (Ocala, Fla.). Part of the inaugural Miami Super Showdown Classic, it provided an updated glimpse at the Class of 2025 prospect. The 6-foot-5, 198-pound passer...
Penn State Football Makes Major Beaver Stadium Chicken Basket Announcement
It’s enough to make my mouth water just thinking about the chicken — the tender, white meat in a crisp breading. And the sauces that bring it all together. There is nothing like eating a chicken basket during a Penn State football game. This simple dish has become a Beaver Stadium staple over the years.
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