News & Announcements
Movies Under the Stars Series Returns 🎬
The Borough of State College’s Movies Under the Stars series is back this summer! 🎬 Grab your blankets or chairs, bring your friends and family, and enjoy unforgettable nights under the open sky.
This summer’s lineup includes:
- The Lorax on Friday, May 29
- Wicked on Friday, June 12
- How to Train Your Dragon on Friday, July 17
- Zootopia 2 on Friday, August 14
Movies start at dusk in Sidney Friedman Park. This family-friendly event is open to all. Admission to the movies is FREE. A comfortable seat is all that is needed.
→ For more information, visit https://bit.ly/scbmovies.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Clay Lane Between North Barnard Street and Coal Alley
On Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, West Penn Power will be excavating Clay Lane between North Barnard Street and Coal Alley to replace an existing electric pole and facilities. Work will take place between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will cause one travel lane and the sidewalk to be closed. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to West Penn Power by calling 814-389-6570.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on East College Avenue Between Burrowes Street and Atherton Street
On Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, PSU Utility Construction will be excavating East College Avenue between Burrowes Street and Atherton Street to repair a storm sewer. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 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 PSU Utility Construction by calling 814-441-9653.
May 2026 State College Municipal Newsletter
The May 2026 newsletter is now available! Enjoy updates from Borough departments and divisions, book recommendations from Schlow Library, project updates, and more!
➡️ Access the newsletter at https://bit.ly/May2026SCNewsletter
You're Invited to a Community Bike Ride 🚲
On Saturday, May 16, Sustainable State College and the Borough of State College Bicycle Ambassadors will host a 6.7-mile slow-paced family-friendly community bike ride.
Participants will gather at the Orchard Park Pavilion by the parking lot at 9:45 a.m. and the ride will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will ride on designated shared-use paths, bike lanes, and bike routes in the Centre Region. All ages and abilities are welcome!
➡️ Registration for the bike ride is required, and can be completed up until 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. Register here!
The Design Review Board meetings on Tuesday, May 19, and Tuesday, June 2, have been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, at 2 p.m.
Calder Way Improvement Project Phase 2 & 2A Community Update
This past week, Terra Works, the contractor for Phase 2, resumed replacing sanitary sewer lines and installing conduit from South Burrowes Street to Cresson Alley. The contractor also began the removal of the old water lines in the same area. Next week, this work will continue. Additionally, South Burrowes Street will be closed from New Alley to College Avenue. Calder Way from Miller Alley to South Burrowes Street remains closed to vehicular traffic.
The contractor for Phase 2A, Glenn O. Hawbaker, had storm structures delivered and work resumed on site. No additional restrictions are planned for this week. More deliveries will be made to the site later this week and early next week.
The community can receive weekly updates by visiting the Calder Way Improvement Project page. Questions about the project may be directed to Tristan Klinefelter, the Borough’s Calder Way Public Relations Representative, by emailing tklinefelter@statecollegepa.us or calling (814) 680-4468.
Job Vacancies in the Borough
If you're looking for a career in local government, consider applying to work for the State College Borough.
Current Job Vacancies:
- 2026 Seasonal/Summer Street/Sanitation Crew
- 2026 Seasonal/Summer Tree Maintenance Crew
- Seasonal/Part-Time Compost Facility Scale House Attendant
- Seasonal Custodian
- Administrative Assistant to Public Works Service Facility
- Dendrician Maintenance Specialist
- Parking Enforcement Officer/Customer Service Representative
- Part-Time Parking Customer Service Representative (CSR)
- Part-Time Ordinance Enforcement Office
- Police Intern
- Risk Manager
- School Crossing Guards
For more information, visit Employment opportunities.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on University Drive Between East McCormick Avenue and East Waring Avenue
On Wednesday, May 13, West Penn Power will be occupying 919 University Drive between East McCormick Avenue and East Waring Avenue for a pole replacement. Work will take place between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will cause one travel lane and the side walk to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to West Penn Power by calling 814-389-6570.