The Penn State Blue Band celebrates 125 years this year, but the Blue Band is made up of more than just musicians. There is the Auxiliary, which includes The Silks, Majorettes, Feature Twirler and Drum Major. Today we celebrate the Blue Band Majorettes!

Pennsylvania marketing and advertising agency Blink has announced the acquisition of Ethic Advertising Agency, located in Pittsburgh, PA. The addition of Ethic immediately extends Blink’s advertising and marketing footprint and client roster, and furthers the agency’s digital performance marketing, traditional media planning and buying, creative services and website development capabilities.

If you need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Downtown State College, why not drive a few miles out of town and enjoy yourself at the mountainside location of the Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery? You can make a cork pumpkin, play bingo or even play a round of disc golf!

The State College Spikes’ 2025 schedule has been released, with a slate of 40 regular season home games starting with Opening Night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Friday, June 6 against the West Virginia Black Bears. The 2025 home schedule will run through Thursday, August 28, when the Spikes, the team with the best overall record in the Major League Baseball Draft League in 2024, face the defending MLB Draft League champion Williamsport Crosscutters.

Building on the success of the Pepsi Penn State White Out collectible can in 2023, Gatorade has created a limited-edition run of 1,000 commemorative Gatorade x Penn State White Out Nittany Frost bottles. Filled with the refreshing Glacier Cherry flavor that Gatorade fans know and love, fans can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win one of the coveted bottles to celebrate the annual Penn State White Out game against the Washington Huskies on November 9, 2024.

Since its inception, Shrub has been considered a simple non-alcoholic drink mixer. It is most popularly mixed with chilled sparkling water. It is also a natural sweetener and flavor booster when added to iced tea and lemonade.

Multi-platinum, 5X AMA award-winning entertainer Kane Brown today announced details for his highly anticipated new tour, The High Road Tour. Named after his upcoming new album--The High Road--coming January 24th, 2025, the tour will kick off on March 13th and will include a stop at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center on May 1, 2025. Scotty McCreery and Ashley Cooke serve as support.

As the crisp autumn air sets in and the leaves change colors, October in Downtown State College offers the perfect opportunity to come inside and enjoy a variety of entertaining events. From festive fun to spooky stories, Tempest Productions is ready to make Arts and Humanities Month a month to remember. Whether you're in the mood for a puppet show, a thrilling theatre performance, or haunting tales by Edgar Allan Poe, there’s something for everyone. Step into the warmth and charm of the arts scene this October and make lasting memories with these exciting events.

Visiting Happy Valley for a Penn State football game is a tradition for many, offering more than just the excitement of game day. From local dining to exploring iconic spots in town, this three-day itinerary will ensure that you make the most of your time in the region.