News & Announcements

UPDATE: Upcoming Travel Restrictions on South Gill Street Between Hill Alley and West Hamilton Avenue

From Monday, February 2, through Saturday, February 7, Sargent Electric will be occupying South Gill Street between Hill Alley and West Hamilton Avenue for work replacing a utility pole. Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Sargent Electric by calling 412-228-8876.

💌 Hearts and Heroes: A Valentine Event

Join the State College Police Department for a family-friendly valentine event. Kids can make valentines, meet police officers, explore a patrol car, and learn simple safety tips — all while having fun.

➡️ Saturday, February 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at the State College Municipal Building

This event is free and open to all ages!

Upcoming Travel Restrictions on South Gill Street Between North Hamilton Avenue and Hill Alley

From Monday, February 2, through Saturday, February 7, Sargent Electric will be occupying South Gill Street between North Hamilton Avenue and Hill Alley for work replacing a utility pole. Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Sargent Electric by calling 412-228-8876.

Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Lehman Way Between Holmes Street and McKee Street

From Monday, February 2, through Saturday, February 7, Sargent Electric will be occupying Lehman Way between Holmes Street and McKee Street for work replacing a utility pole. Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and will cause the entire street to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Sargent Electric by calling 412-228-8876.

ABC Vacancies - Apply Today!

Authorities, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs) play a valuable role in making a difference in the State College Community.

CURRENT VACANCIES:⁠

Board of Health — (1 opening)⁠ must be a Borough resident
Community Oversight Board (COB) — (2 openings)⁠
LGBTQ Advisory Commission — (2 openings: 1 position for the Penn State Commission on LGBTQ Equity Representative and 1 position for any PSU Student undergraduate or graduate who has an interest in advancing/advocating for the LGBTQ+ community)⁠
Racial Equity Advisory Commission — (1 opening) — Must be a representative of Hispanic LatinX Community⁠
University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) – (1 opening) – Must be a Borough Resident

→ Apply to serve on an ABC here.

Gimme Shelter — Annual Benefit Concert

Mark your calendars for this year’s Gimme Shelter benefit concert! With a pay-what-you-wish admission, attendees can expect a night of live music and delicious food while supporting housing security in Centre County.

📆 Thursday, February 5

🕰️ 6–9 p.m.

📍South Hills School of Business & Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College

The event benefits Centre SAFE, Out of the Cold Centre County, Youth Service Bureau, Housing Transitions, State College Community Land Trust. Entertainment for the evening will include The Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus, Biscuit Jam, Eric Ian Farmer, and Jason O.

Tickets are limited, so secure yours today HERE. Not able to make it to the event, but would like to donate to the cause? Donations can be made through the same website HERE.

This event is sponsored by: Kish Bank, South Hills School of Business & Technology, State College Borough.

The Borough of State College Calder Way improvement Project Phase 2 is set to begin Tuesday, January 20. Construction will take place on Calder Way from South Fraser Street to South Atherton Street.

Calder Way Improvement Project Phase 2 Update

Due to the amount of snow that accumulated and the low temperatures this week, construction start was delayed. On Monday, February 2, work will begin starting from South Fraser Street to Miller Alley. This section will be closed to vehicular traffic.

The Borough wants to emphasize that customers and visitors will have access to businesses during this time.

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.

Upcoming Travel Restrictions on East Calder Way Between Sowers Street and Hetzel Street

From Monday, February 2, through Friday, February 13, Landmark Urban Construction PA, LLC will be occupying East Calder Way between Sowers Street and Hetzel Street for sanitary tie-ins and electrical duct bank work for The Mark State College. Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and will cause the entire street to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Landmark Urban Construction PA, LLC by calling 570-847-1618.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m.

State College National Day of Racial Healing

What does healing look like when every identity is acknowledged?

Join the Borough of State College, Community Diversity Group, and AAUW for the State College National Day of Racial Healing. This year's theme is Race and Identity: Fostering Healing in Our Communities, and serves as a day to bring together reflection, dialogue, and creative expression through keynote talks, identity-based discussions, and a collaborative closing activity.