News & Announcements
100 Years of Celebrating Black History Beads & Brilliance Gala
Add sparkle to your night and join the Borough of State College for a fun, festive atmosphere, live entertainment, fabulous buffet, and dancing to celebrate honoring 100 years of Black History Month commemoration.
Together, reflect on a century of culture, leadership, and achievements. The Juneteenth Planning Committee will also showcase the 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship, the next generation of brilliance, along with local community leaders.
Join for Beads (heritage) & Brilliance (achievement). RSVP and cocktail attire is appreciated.
📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 3 Dots Downtown (137 East Beaver Avenue)
Travel Restrictions on the 200 block of South Osmond Street
On Tuesday, February 10, State College Borough Public Works will be performing a sanitary sewer repair on the 200 block of South Osmond Street. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause the entire roadway to be closed. Local residents will have access to their driveways from Metz Avenue.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas.
Questions about this project may go to the State College Borough Public Works Department by calling (814) 234-7140.
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count! 🐦
From Friday, February 13, through Monday, February 16, people around the world will be counting birds in their backyard and you can be part of it. All it takes is 15 minutes to observe birds and report what you see. You can help contribute crucial information about bird populations. Anybody can participate, and all observations matter. Get started at www.birdcount.org/participate or email Constanza Erenhaus at statecollegebirdclub24@gmail.com for help.
If you already use Merlin or eBird, all entries over the 4 days count towards GBBC. Keep doing what you are doing! No need to register or sign up separately for the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Making of Community: Living Black History in State College
Step into a space of stories, wisdom, and legacy to hear from the Black elders of State College as they share their journeys of growing up, working, and being part of this community.
Through their stories, honor the people who shaped the town, opened doors, and made space for future generations. Come listen, reflect, and celebrate their experiences, and connect across generations.
Join the Borough of State College in remembering the past, appreciating the present, and carrying forward the lessons learned.
📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Fraser Street Commons (115 South Fraser Street)
Light refreshments will be provided. ➡️ Register here.
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count! 🐦
From Friday, February 13, through Monday, February 16, people around the world will be counting birds in their backyard and you can be part of it. All it takes is 15 minutes to observe birds and report what you see. You can help contribute crucial information about bird populations. Anybody can participate, and all observations matter. Get started at www.birdcount.org/participate or email Constanza Erenhaus at statecollegebirdclub24@gmail.com for help.
If you already use Merlin or eBird, all entries over the 4 days count towards GBBC. Keep doing what you are doing! No need to register or sign up separately for the Great Backyard Bird Count.
100 Years of Celebrating Black History Beads & Brilliance Gala
Add sparkle to your night and join the Borough of State College for a fun, festive atmosphere, live entertainment, fabulous buffet, and dancing to celebrate honoring 100 years of Black History Month commemoration.
Together, reflect on a century of culture, leadership, and achievements. The Juneteenth Planning Committee will also showcase the 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship, the next generation of brilliance, along with local community leaders.
Join for Beads (heritage) & Brilliance (achievement). RSVP and cocktail attire is appreciated.
📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 3 Dots Downtown (137 East Beaver Avenue)
Calder Way Improvement Project Phase 2 Update
This week construction crews began working on Phase 2 which included mobilizing equipment, digging test holes, setting up a bypass system and replacing and repairing sanitary sewer lines from South Fraser Street to Miller Alley. This work will continue the rest of this week and into early next week.
Tentatively, on Tuesday, February 10th the work zone will be extended from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street. With the extension, Calder Way from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street will be closed to vehicular traffic.
For pedestrian safety, barricades have been placed around the work site to deter any pedestrians from walking through the construction zone.
Please remember that projects of this nature are fluid and often change, and they can be impacted by inclement weather.
Visit https://bit.ly/CalderWay for updates and information about Phase 2 of the Calder Way Project.