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Has Drew Allar grown as a leader? One teammate says ‘I can tell he’s willing to speak up’
Also obvious: Penn State’s Allar-led offense needs to win some big games in 2024. The efforts in 2023 losses to Ohio State, Michigan and Ole Miss won’t cut it. The Nittany Lions must create more big plays through the air and score more points against the best teams they will face.
Empowering communities: Fund violence prevention initiatives now
In Pennsylvania, cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Allentown are grappling with a grim reality: gun violence is snuffing out lives at an alarming rate. Roughly 557 Pennsylvanians die in gun homicides each year. Of all homicides statewide, 76 percent involve a gun (slightly higher than the national average of 74 percent), highlighting the urgent need for action.
Gunshots ring out during road rage incident on I-80 in Poconos
STROUD TWP., Pa. -- Gunfire rang out during a road rage incident that led to a stretch of the highway being shut down for a few hours Saturday evening. Troopers were called to I-80 East near exit 305 in the Stroudsburg area just after 5 p.m. Police said two cars...
Penn State coach James Franklin questions if radio helmets will solve sign stealing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti opened this week’s three-day preseason kickoff festivities in Indianapolis by acknowledging he’s still waiting for the NCAA to make a decision on the sign-stealing scandal involving Michigan. The Wolverines, of course, didn’t talk about it Thursday. Still, Penn State coach James Franklin believes the backlash has had […]
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
This new hydrangea is a local plant expert’s favorite: George’s Plant Pick of the Week
Here’s PennLive garden writer George Weigel’s Plant Pick of the Week for this week:. * Common name: Dwarf panicle hydrangea WorryFree Ruby Snow. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2026 three-star RB Shahn Alston recaps Penn State visit, talks new offer
One of the many new offers sent out by Penn State this week was to 2026 three-star running back Shahn Alston, who was on campus for the Lasch Bash and camp in Happy Valley on Friday. The Harvey (Oh.) standout caught up with Happy Valley Insider to dive into his trip, a meaningful offer from the Nittany Lions and more.
Penn State extends offer to Class of 2027 QB Peter Bourque
Penn State is in the thick of trying to put together the final touches on its Class of 2025 and is working on getting a jump on its Class of 2026. However, the work is already starting in the Class of 2027, and a potential quarterback for the recruiting class has now received a scholarship offer. Penn State head coach James Franklin has extended an offer to Class of 2027 quarterback Peter Bourque, from Massachusetts, following a meeting during a mid-summer recruiting event on campus. The Tabor Academy recruiting target already has started to pull in a number of scholarship offers,...
Veepstakes hits Pennsylvania with Josh Shapiro a potential candidate: This Week in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – It’s been more than 20 years since a Pennsylvania Governor has been strongly considered for the Vice Presidency. Now Governor Josh Shapiro is in the national spotlight as a possibility, if not a front runner, to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate this fall. Shapiro has repeated talking points this […]
2026 DE Jackson Ford: ‘My whole life, I have always been a huge Penn State fan’
Penn State picked up two commitments Saturday for its Class of 2026, but head coach James Franklin and his staff also extended a handful of scholarship offers to others in the class this week. On Friday evening, Pennsylvania native Jackson Ford was one of a few prospects who earned an offer after camp. Listed at […] The post 2026 DE Jackson Ford: ‘My whole life, I have always been a huge Penn State fan’ appeared first on On3.
Keystone and Penn State wrestlers team up to host youth wrestling clinic
LA PLUME, Pa. — Youth camps and clinics are a summer time staple. Keystone college senior, Quinton Frampton, came up with the idea of hosting a youth wrestling clinic at the college as a way to give back to the kids, and as a way to connect with an old friend.
Cutters Suffer Road Loss To Spikes
University Park, PA – The Williamsport Crosscutters suffered a 12-4 loss to the State College Spikes on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in the middle game of this three-game series. Williamsport took the early 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning. McGwire Holbrook led-off...
WATCH: Penn State TE commit Matt Henderson focuses on blocking at White Out Camp
Penn State has turned into something of a tight ends factory of late, with three Nittany Lions from the position being taken in the last four NFL Drafts and current tight end Tyler Warren projecting as a high pick in 2025. What do they all have in common?. Well, Pat...
Spikes surge, Crosscutters steal it late in 7-6 decision
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The State College Spikes used a five-run flurry in the fifth to bolster a solid start from Jackie Robinson, but the Williamsport Crosscutters scored three runs in the eighth to take a 7-6 decision on Friday night at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Robinson...
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