Lifestyle
State College, Pennsylvania Wins 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Award
The college town home to Penn State University is recognized for its blend of student life and local charm.
Penn State's State Patty's Day Prop Bets Revealed
From Eagles chants to lost friends, the annual State College celebration is full of wild possibilities.
Thon Weekend Kicks Off at Penn State
What to know about parking, donating, and more for the 46-hour dance marathon
Sports
9 Area Basketball Teams Advance to PIAA Second Round
Teams from Districts 6, 7, 9, and 10 will compete in a variety of boys and girls basketball matchups this week.
Penn State Dominates Big Ten Wrestling Championships
Nittany Lions crown seven individual champions, qualify all 10 starters for NCAA tournament
Iowa Finishes 4th at Big Ten Wrestling Championships
Hawkeyes qualify 9 wrestlers for NCAA Championships in Cleveland
Science
2026 Penn State Climate Symposium Registration Open
Three-day event focused on climate change solutions in Pennsylvania
Invisible Electric Sparks Discovered Emanating from Trees During Storms
Scientists observe trees actively participating in electrical activity during thunderstorms, releasing faint sparks from leaves.
NASA: Ancient Life May Survive 50M Years in Mars Ice
Researchers find amino acids from E. coli can endure extreme conditions in pure Martian ice.
Politics
Rockview State Prison Closes After 111 Years
Shapiro administration shutters facility despite local opposition, citing cost savings and shrinking prison populations.
Controversial 'Kill ICE' Sticker Found on Penn State Campus
University officials investigate inflammatory messaging targeting federal agents
FBI Director Joins U.S. Hockey Team's Gold Medal Celebration
Kash Patel's appearance at the locker room festivities raises questions about his use of government resources.
