News & Announcements
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!
Take the World Migratory Bird Day Pledge 🐦
Sustainable State College and the State College Bird Town Committee invite you to take action for World Migratory Bird Day!
World Migratory Bird Day, observed on Saturday, May 9, is a global campaign to protect migratory birds and the habitats they depend on. This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts — Your Observations Matter!”, highlights how community action and everyday choices can support migratory birds.
Take part by reducing non-essential lighting on World Migratory Bird Day to help protect birds on their spring migration through the night. Sign the pledge to reduce artificial and unnecessary lighting from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on World Migratory Bird Day.
Save the Date: Juneteenth 2026 Celebration Weekend
This year marks the seventh year that Juneteenth will be celebrated in State College with the theme "Roots, Rhythm, and Resilience: Celebrating Our Legacy." The celebration weekend will take place on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20. The weekend will start with a Juneteenth Arts and Crafts Exhibition at Woskob Family Gallery at 6 p.m., followed by a Block Party on the 100 Block of Fraser Street on Saturday, June 20, from noon to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit here.
Calder Way Improvement Project Phase 2 & 2A Community Update
This past week, the contractor for Phase 2 (Terra Works) began the installation of sanitary sewer lines and conduit between South Burrowes Street and Cresson Alley. Next week this work will continue, and a lane restriction will be in place along South Burrowes Street. The contractor will work Monday through Thursday, with no work being done on Friday, May 8, due to Penn States Spring Commencement.
Phase 2A, the contractor (Glenn O. Hawbaker) will return to the site on Monday, May 11. The contractor will begin the installation of stormwater.
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.
Sunset Park Playground Closure
Playground equipment at Sunset Park will be removed and replaced starting on Monday, May 4, weather permitting. The playground will be closed until work is completed. A reopening date has not yet been determined; updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Questions or comments can be emailed to lking@statecollegepa.us.
UPDATE: Upcoming Travel Restrictions on McKee Street Between Adams Avenue and August Avenue
Work originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, will now take place on Thursday, April 30, due to weather. Thompson Electric will be excavating McKee Street between Adams Avenue and August Avenue to replace poles for West Penn Power. Work will take place between 8 a.m. and 12:00 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 Thompson Electric by calling 330-690-2890.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on McKee Street Between Adams Avenue and August Avenue
On Wednesday, April 29, Thompson Electric will be excavating McKee Street between Adams Avenue and August Avenue to replace poles for West Penn Power. Work will take place between 8 a.m. and 12:00 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 Thompson Electric by calling 330-690-2890.