🌱 How DSCID’s renewal could shape downtown State College’s future
State College, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you State College! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How DSCID’s renewal could shape downtown State College’s future
- Why USA Today just named State College the best small college town
- How State College research could cool Pennsylvania’s booming data centers smarter.
Also on today's calendar: Third Act Improv Workshop at Juniper Village at Brookline - A Fun, Free Experience for 65+ and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's State College Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's best mobile network in the US, according to Ookla Speedtest. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's State College Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near State College.
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a shower or two; cool, temps: high: 52, low: 45.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Business owners, community members express support for DSCID reauthorization plan during public hearing (psucollegian.com) — State College Borough Council just held a key public hearing on renewing the Downtown State College Improvement District, which supports more than 350 local businesses. The proposed plan would expand events, seek new state funding, and continue services like the clean team that business owners and Penn State representatives say are vital to a vibrant downtown. 
2. These American Small Towns Rock, in All Different Ways (newser.com) — State College just earned national recognition as USA Today’s reader-voted “Best Small College Town,” putting it alongside other standout small communities across the country. The piece briefly spotlights State College within a broader roundup of top small towns for travel and lifestyle appeal.
3. Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state's massive new data centers far more sustainable (kpvi.com) — Research based in State College is helping shape how Pennsylvania’s rapidly expanding data centers could use far less energy and water, especially for cooling. A Penn State engineering professor explains how smarter cooling systems, geothermal mine water, and waste-heat reuse could cut costs, reduce noise and environmental impacts, and even support nearby homes, farms, or businesses as more facilities are planned statewide.
4. Home equity: A promise that can lift — or leave behind — low-income homeowners (bankrate.com) — A family’s long-term journey building equity in a modest State College home highlights how location and timing can make or break wealth-building for low-income buyers. Using their experience, experts explain why today’s high prices, slow equity growth, and tighter lending standards make it much harder for similar families to buy and benefit from homeownership.
📸 Around State College
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
State College
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
-
MNMS 5th Grade Parent Night
Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Dr, State College
6:30 pm -
PFE Band, Choir, & Orch Concert
State College Area SD PF Middle School
7:00 pm -
Corl Street Band, Choir, & Orch Concert
State College Area SD Corl Street Elem
7:00 pm -
Elem Cycle Day 2
State College Area SD State College, PA 16801 -
MS Cycle Day 1
State College Area SD State College, PA 16801 -
A Day HS & Delta
State College Area SD State College, PA 16801 -
PFMS 7th Gr Band & Choir Concert
State College Area SD PFMS
7:00 pm -
MNMS Orchestra Concert
State College Area SD MNMS
7:00 pm -
Third Act Improv Workshop at Juniper Village at Brookline - A Fun, Free Experience for 65+ →
1930 Cliffside Dr, State College
3:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 30
📣 State College Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
MNMS 5th Grade Parent Night
State College Area SD Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Dr, State College
6:30 pm -
Corl Street Band, Choir, & Orch Concert
State College Area SD Corl Street Elem
7:00 pm -
PFE Band, Choir, & Orch Concert
State College Area SD PF Middle School
7:00 pm -
Elem Cycle Day 2
State College Area SD State College, PA 16801
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors, my beagle just passed away and I have some things to donate- several cases of canned dog food, 4 very nice dog beds, a case of Kd (prescription kidney ) dog food.
many bags of treats. If interested email me (cbvail@comcast.net) in Park Forest or call me at (814) 238-4834 and we can arrange a meeting. FREE STUFF… (Nextdoor Park Forest Village) - Hey everyone!
My hair is supper curly and frizzy. I was looking for a treatment that can take the frizz out but retains some waviness. What would be a good… (Nextdoor Waupelani)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in State College. Apply here.
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in State College. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near State College here.
Ok State College! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.