News & Announcements
Upcoming Temporary Park Closures
On Friday, June 12, Lederer Park and the Orchard Park Bike Path (Blue Course Drive-Westerly Parkway) will be closed temporarily for maintenance. Questions or comments about these closures can be emailed to lking@statecollegepa.us.
2026 Bird of the Year Poetry Contest 🐦
Sustainable State College is seeking original poems celebrating the American Robin, the 2026 State College Bird of the Year. Centre Region residents are invited to submit poetry inspired by the robin and its impact on the community.
To enter, email entries to sustainablestatecollege@statecollegepa.us by Wednesday, June 24. Entries will be considered in three prize categories: Adult Poetry (18+), Teen Poetry (12–17), and Children’s Poetry (6–11) and will be displayed in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity and how well they capture the essence of the American Robin and its importance to the community.
Submission guidelines:
- Any poetry style may be submitted, including haiku, limerick, and free verse
- 30-line limit
- Must be a Centre Region resident to submit
Please note, by submitting, participants grant permission to the Borough of State College to share their work, with credit, in online and physical publications.
The Wednesday, June 10, CDBG/Citizens’ Advisory Committee meeting has been canceled. The next CDBG/Citizens’ Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at noon.
Celebrate Juneteenth at 7th Annual Block Party
Celebrate Juneteenth at the seventh annual Juneteenth block party, Roots, Rhythm, and Resilience: Celebrating Our Legacy. Start the celebration off on Friday, June 19, with a Juneteenth Arts Exhibition at Woskob Family Gallery at 6 p.m. From noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, along the 100 block of Fraser Street, join in on the fun at the Block Party Celebration, featuring performers, vendors, and celebrations.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/SCJuneteenth2026.
The Design Review Board meeting on Tuesday, June 16, has been canceled. The next Design Review Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m.
The Redevelopment Authority meetings scheduled on Wednesday, June 17, and Wednesday, July 22, are canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, at noon.
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked
Ready for a night under the stars watching the big screen? Join the State College Borough for the Movies Under the Stars Series all summer long!
The Borough will be playing Wicked on Friday, June 12, starting at dusk at Sidney Friedman Park. Bring a comfy seat and enjoy a FREE movie. This event is open to all ages.
→ For more information, visit https://bit.ly/scbmovies.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on West College Avenue Between South Burrowes Street and North Atherton Street
From Tuesday, June 9, through Thursday, June 11, Kuharchik Construction will be excavating West College Avenue between South Burrowes Street and North Atherton Street for traffic signal upgrades. Work will take place between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will cause the sidewalk to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Kuharchik Construction by calling 717-350-1340