News & Announcements
Borough Receives Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index
The Borough of State College is honored to be one of 132 cities with a PERFECT score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI)!
View the Borough's full scorecard at www.statecollegepa.us/DEIB.
To learn more about the MEI, visit www.hrc.org/MEI.
Help Shape the Future of Sustainability in State College! 🌍
The Borough of State College is developing a Climate Action, Resiliency, and Environmental Sustainability Plan in efforts to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas footprint, enhance environmental conservation efforts, and assist the community members in adapting to the impacts of climate change. The Borough is seeking feedback on community priorities and proposed strategies for this plan.
Share your thoughts and help build a greener, more resilient future together. Take the survey today here! The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Any questions or concerns about the survey or plan can be sent to Jasmine Fields, Sustainability Program Officer, at jfields@statecollegepa.us.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Hiester Street Between East College Avenue and East Calder Way
On Monday, November 24, A2V HVAC will be occupying Hiester Street Between East College Avenue and East Calder Way to set up a crane. Work will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will cause the entire street and 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 A2V HVAC by calling 814-937-2906.
ABC Vacancies - Apply Today!
Authorities, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs) play a valuable role in making a difference in the State College Community.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
- Community Oversight Board (COB) — (3 openings)
- Historical Architectural Review Commission (HARB) — Must be a PA registered architect
- LGBTQ Matters 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)
- Transportation Commission — (1 opening) — Must be a Borough resident
RECRUITING NOW FOR 2026:
- Airport Authority — (1 opening) — Must be a Borough resident
- Planning Commission — (2 openings) — Must be a Borough Resident
- Racial Equity Advisory Commission — (1 opening) — Must be a representative of Hispanic LatinX Community
- Schlow Centre Region Library Board of Trustees — (1 opening) — Must be a Borough resident
- Transportation Commission — (2 additional openings) — Must be a Borough resident
→ Apply to serve on an ABC here.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Apple Alley Between Elm Alley and East Foster Avenue
On Saturday, November 22, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Apple Alley between Elm Alley and East Foster Avenue for tree trimming and removal work. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 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 Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-223-3870.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Oneida Street Between Aikens Place and Waupelani Drive
On Saturday, November 22, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Oneida Street between Aikens Place and Waupelani Drive for tree trimming and removal work. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 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 Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-223-3870.
Travel Restrictions on Wilson Aly Between Hetzel Street and High Street
On Friday, November 21, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Wilson Aly between Hetzel Street and High Street for tree trimming and removal work. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 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 Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-502-0252.
Travel Restrictions on Market Street Between High Street and the End of Market Street
On Friday, November 21, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Market Street between High Street and the end of Market Street for tree trimming and removal work. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 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 Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-502-0252.
Travel Restrictions on Peach Aly Between Hetzel Street and South Garner Street
On Friday, November 21, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Peach Aly between Hetzel Street and South Garner Street for tree trimming and removal work. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 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 Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-502-0252.