State College, PA – June 2024 – Elected officials, and community and business leaders joined representatives of Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMCO) to break ground for HAMCO’s new Tru by Hilton.

Discover a new, vibrant world of conference planning in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Break free from the ordinary and explore a new realm of possibilities for your next meeting or event. Immerse yourself in the energy of our small-town environment, where you'll find diverse options in facility types, locations, off-site activities, team building, and retreat opportunities.

Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden has announced the preliminary program for celebrating Arbor Day in Centre County. This 2 day event starts with a Professional day on Friday, April 26th 2024- Arbor Day - and a Public day on Saturday, April 27th 2024.

A recent Centre Daily Times article referenced movies produced in Pennsylvania in 2023. Our state is of course no stranger to the film industry, with many recognizable motion pictures made in the Commonwealth over the years. During my time with the Pennsylvania Office of Tourism, Film and Economic Development marketing, more than 30 major motion pictures were filmed in Pennsylvania. Prior to that, blockbuster movies such as 1985’s “Witness” helped make already well-known Lancaster County the extremely popular tourist destination it is today.

The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle has another month of food deals for all of their awesome guests, with a whole extra day to enjoy the inn with it being a leap year! The season for deals is starting to wind down so be sure to come to stay with The Nature Inn before they're gone!

TEDxPSU On The Horizon will be on February 11 in Schwab Auditorium. Emceed by Penn State Teaching Professor Dr. Molly Countermine, the event consists of nine community speakers presenting their TEDx Talks on-stage, as well as performances from Penn State students!

VanDance, the State College based dance company, announces its winter season dance offerings in downtown State College. Artistic Director Ann Van Kuren will teach Zena Rommett Floor-Barre® Technique as well as a combination class for adults with Floor Barre® Technique and ballet barre.

The wedding bells are ringing here in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania! As wedding season blooms alongside the tulips, crocuses and daffodils, brides and grooms are getting ready to tie the knot at some of Happy Valley’s most unique venues. Whether you long to be surrounded by grandeur or you have ambitions of a simple, intimate affair, there is no shortage of options here in Happy Valley. Provided you’ve left time to plan, of course! Venues for those special dates book fast, but be sure to check out some of these unique venues in your search for the perfect place to say, “I do!”

In March, SpringBoard opened up its 2023 grant program as a way to serve and empower the Centre County small business community. This year, two grants will be awarded: one to a new business (younger than one year) or entrepreneur with a business idea, and one to a small business that has been operating for one or more years.