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New bee species found in Pennsylvania
The scientific community in Pennsylvania is abuzz with excitement. Multiple new species of bees have been discovered in the Keystone State. According to a Penn State press release, a group of community scientists — each of which was trained by Penn State experts — participating in a monitoring program led by the university found these new varieties of bees while documenting their regional patterns of biodiversity as well as how many there are.
Penn State football preview: Everything you need to know heading into 2024 season
It’s finally time for Top 10 Penn State football to open its 2024 season. The Nittany Lions’ first test Saturday is a big one — handling a well-regarded West Virginia team determined to prove itself nationally against its former rival. Kickoff at Milan Puskar Stadium is set for noon on the Big Ten Network. ...
Lions Learning Lab: Magical Self Inflating Balloons
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Our team of Scientists from Penn State Altoona, Lynn Dalby and Dr. Justin Huffman stopped by to show us another cool experiment to try at home! We had a very handy assistant tag along too — so this is a great activity to do with kids.
Altoona Curve to host ‘9/11 Memorial Stair Climb’
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Curve announced it will be hosting its first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The Curve will be hosting the climb on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 7 a.m. – noon at the Peoples Natural Gas Field. Registration cost is $35 and can be done online or at the field on Wednesday. […]
West Virginia schools forced to cancel classes ahead of Pat McAfee Show and Week 1 clash over ‘traffic’ concerns
STUDENTS in West Virginia can thank Pat McAfee and the Mountaineers for giving them an extra day off of school this upcoming Friday, August 30. Local officials have decided to cancel school on Friday due to the traffic congestion the college football clash between West Virginia University and Penn State will likely cause. “In consultation […]
Mid-Penn Conference field hockey stars for Thursday, Aug. 29
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Centre County Recognizes Importance of Suicide Prevention Efforts
Several events in September will highlight Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in Centre County, but as a Jana Marie Foundation President Marisa Vicere notes, the work to support mental health is ongoing year-round. Vicere founded the State College-based youth mental health organization in 2012, a year after her sister Jana Marie died by suicide at the age of 30. "It's something that has affected our family in a lot of different ways — not just the physical loss of her, but also the lead up to that," Vicere told the Centre County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. "And so mental health is...
Skyview Networks and Playfly Sports Expand NCAA Football Deal
This football season, Skyview Networks will become the exclusive audio distribution, inventory management, and production partner for Penn State’s Nittany Lions and Virginia Tech’s Hokies through an extended partnership with Playfly Sports Properties. Playfly is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Penn State University, Virginia Tech, and the...
State College supporting racial justice with ‘March on Washington’ event
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – State College leaders and residents joined together to highlight their ongoing support for racial justice in their community on Thursday. It was part of the annual ‘March on Washington’ event, which demonstrates the power the people have to fight racism when they work together. Mayor Ezra Nanes said the borough […]
State College Girls Tennis defeats Mifflin County
Singles: Joanna Lin (SC) d. Maddy Clinard 6-1, 6-0; Emma Chen (SC) d. Ava Kelly 6-1, 6-0; Abby Chen (SC) d. Emmah Miller 6-2, 6-0. Doubles: Catherine Ma-Kazie Dingwell (SC) d. Marcella Mckee-Ellie Hartzler 6-0, 6-0; Audrey Brush-Parvi Narayanan (SC) d. Gladrielle Leonard-Alexis Allen 6-0, 6-0. If you purchase a...
William Sitzabee steps down as Penn State's vice president for facilities management, planning
William Sitzabee, Penn State vice president for facilities management and planning, will be stepping down from his position as leader of the Office of Physical Plant (OPP). His last day will be Sept. 6, the release announced on Thursday. His position will be temporarily filled by Thomas Rodgers, OPP assistant...
Softball Announces 2024 Fall Schedule
LORETTO, Pa. – Saint Francis University softball announced five opponents in its 2024 fall schedule in preparation for the 2025 season. The fall slate begins with two games played at Penn State on Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. against the Nittany Lions and 1:30 p.m. against Clarion. The schedule continues with Saint Francis' only home games of the fall on Sept. 21 against IUP in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. Saint Francis travels to Bucknell the following weekend on Sept. 29 for a doubleheader that starts at 12 p.m. The fall schedule concludes with an Oct. 4 trip to...
Penn State Athletics Announces Third Beaver Stadium Founders Gift
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State Athletics secured a third Founders Gift for the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project, a $10 million gift from a donor who chooses to remain anonymous. This gift brings the Founders Gift fundraising total to $45 million, which includes a lead commitment of $25 million from the Misitano Family and PAM Health.
Centre County man jailed for assaulting child, police said
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man is facing charges in Centre County for allegedly assaulting and strangling a young child. Christopher Cicchino, 38, is accused of punching and strangling a child at least twice between August 2023 to April 2024. It was reported to the State College Police Department that a 4-year-old child told […]
Mount Nittany Health set to open outpatient center
State College, Pa.-based Mount Nittany Health is preparing to open Mount Nittany Health Toftrees outpatient center to patients. The 125,000-square-foot center will house nine existing Mount Nittany practices and add a pediatric office and outpatient endoscopy suite, according to an Aug. 28 news release. Specialities within the center include pediatrics,...
2024 Scholar Athlete: State College's Annie LaMotta
Our Week 2 Scholar Athlete nominee isState College's Annie LaMotta. She will have a chance to win $5,000 in tuition towards her chosen school provided by USSCO Federal Credit Union. The full Scholar Athlete contest rules can be found here.
These Are the 41 Best Employers in the State Pennsylvania, According to Workers
Pennsylvania just CLEANED up on a list of the best employers in the ENTIRE country. The latest roundup of nation's favorite employers is out — and among the top 10 companies, three are also headquartered in Pennsylvania. Beyond that a total of 16 employers made the list of the...
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