State College Schools Shelter in Place After Swatting
Two State College Area School District schools and an administration building were placed under a shelter-in-place order following a threatening phone call deemed not credible.
State College Lifestyle News
This page covers cultural trends, family dynamics, everyday habits, shopping, home life and community activities. It focuses on the common experiences and shifts in daily routines across the city.
Education
Daily Collegian Wins Two CMA Pinnacle Awards
The Penn State student newspaper took two Division I honors and one honorable mention from the College Media Association's national awards.
Hobbies
Live Poll
Is the performance of local entertainment venues in your area getting better or worse?
Happy Valley Casino Reports Lowest Monthly Revenue
The Nittany Mall facility saw gaming revenue drop to $2.04 million in September 2026.
Real Estate
Live Poll
Should your local government spend public money to keep senior housing affordable?
Borough Buys Addison Court to Keep Senior Housing
State College Borough is acquiring the downtown senior living building for nearly $15.8 million after a proposal to demolish it for student housing drew strong opposition.
Shopping
Live Poll
Do you feel that visible displays of allyship by local businesses improve your community's sense of belonging?
State College Businesses Display Pride Decor
Local shops in State College are highlighting their support for the LGBTQ+ community through visible pride displays.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you believe relocating local retail stores to newer shopping plazas improves your community shopping experience?
State College Liquor Store to Move in Early 2027
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will relocate a Fine Wine & Good Spirits store to the Hills Plaza.
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Reporting here centers on cultural shifts, family life, residential trends, consumer habits and the daily patterns of the community. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, highlighting the ways social and economic factors change how people spend their time. Local interest in regional traditions and the influence of the university population shape the specific ways these lifestyle choices play out in this area. Economic conditions and seasonal changes in the calendar are the primary drivers of shifting household habits here.