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How to Know if Your House Is Haunted: Tips From a Pennsylvania Ghost Hunter
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. I think my new house might be haunted. I’ve not experienced anything particularly unnerving there, to be clear. No apparitions. No voices. No sudden chills or shut doors. (There was a night light in the bathroom that violently strobed every time I walked by, but I’m pretty sure that was just a faulty sensor. Pretty sure.) My suspicions have to do with the age of the place — it’s almost...
Letters: Casino Still Not a Good Bet; Questioning Borough Handling of Protests; Supporting Fenchak
It's great to see College Township leadership planning to find a qualified consultant to conduct the new Local Impact Report for the Nittany Mall casino. Hopefully those elected leaders will find a consultant that has both the credibility and experience to determine sociodemographic factors involving gambling problems or addiction and trend analysis of possible gambling-related issues such as bankruptcy, alcoholism, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence and human trafficking as they relate to Category 4 casinos in Pennsylvania. Nobody has ever accomplished that yet. Will the Nittany Mall casino open before 2027? Not likely. Before Bally's Corporation backed away from the project last...
Pennsylvania Farm Show organizers seek singers to compete in the annual 'Oh, Say, Can You Sing' contest
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is looking for singers to compete in its annual "Oh, Say Can You Sing?" contest, which allows winners to sign a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner to open each day of the Farm Show. The 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show will be held from Jan. 4-11...
Winning Pa. Lottery numbers for Oct. 25, 2024
Time to check your tickets. Here are the latest winning lottery numbers from Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. You can find all the lottery results, including Powerball and Mega Millions, each night on PennLive. Pick 2 Day: 5, 6. Wild Ball: 8. Pick 2 Evening: 0, 6. Wild Ball: 5. Pick...
Pennsylvania's Longwood Gardens Unveils New 1906 Restaurant, Embracing Seasonality and Innovation
Longwood Gardens, one of the nation’s premier horticultural destinations, has debuted its newest dining experience, the 1906 restaurant. Adjacent to the grand Fountain Room events space, the revamped 1906 combines innovative, seasonal American cuisine with a focus on ingredients from its own gardens. George Murkowicz joins as the Executive Chef, bringing a farm-to-table expertise that aligns with Longwood's commitment to sustainability and quality.
Happy Valley Improv to Offer First Course Designed for BIPOC Community
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. Happy Valley Improv is hosting its first-ever six-week improv class designed for Black, Indigenous and people of color in the Centre County community. “Discover Improv: A Six Week Introductory Class Series for the BIPOC Community,” will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 29, with classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, Dec. 10. Participants in the class will get the opportunity to showcase their talent at Happy Valley Improv’s Blue Brick Theatre located at 209 W. Calder Way in downtown State College. Taught by Happy Valley Improv company member and director of Diversity, Equity,...
Creativity on Display at 76th Annual Centre Region Halloween Parade
Centre Region Parks and Recreation held its 76th annual Halloween costume parade on Sunday evening, bringing downtown State College to life with festive, costumed crowds. This year’s parade featured some fresh additions, including a lively group of local Girl Scouts advocating for Girl Scout Cookies and a troop of Batmans marching alongside the State College Area High School marching band. Participants organized into groups and categories made their way down Fraser Street, College Avenue and Allen Street, ending at Memorial Field, where the evening wrapped up with songs and spirited costume contests. Leading the parade with vibrant energy and spirited tunes, the State College Area High School Marching Band set the tone for an unforgettable celebration. The parade featured imaginative categories such as “Most Unique” and “When I Grow Up.” As they marched through the streets, chants of “Vote for Girl Scouts!” echoed, accompanied by their creatively designed cookie signs. There was an abundance of imaginative and handcrafted costumes. The parade ended with a celebration at State College High School’s Memorial Field. The night concluded with a rendition of Bruce Channel’s “Hey! Baby.” Happy Halloween! The post Creativity on Display at 76th Annual Centre Region Halloween Parade appeared first on StateCollege.com.
Tarot Reader Sues to End Pennsylvania’s Ban on Fortune Telling
A lawsuit out of Hanover could end a 135-year ban in Pennsylvania on fortune telling. Beck Lawrence, owner of The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary in Hanover, is hoping to end Pennsylvania’s 163-year ban on fortune telling on cards, writes Sara Stewart for Spotlight PA. A state law...
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