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Public Health & Safety News
See the latest public health & safety updates, including the latest information on the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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This is the list of all media releases from the Borough of State College. This will include important announcements to the community about the community and governmental operations.
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All the media releases from the State College Police Department.
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Construction Updates
This contains all permitted road closures in the Borough of State College and other important local infrastructure and construction updates.
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Notices of local public hearings.
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Recycling & Refuse Updates
View this page to see if there are any changes in recycling & refuse services and other important local updates on services.
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This page contains updates on local parking regulations and information about parking in the Borough of State College.
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State College Borough Office Closure in Observance of Labor Day
The State College Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Changes to Refuse Collection on Monday, September 1, 2025
There will be no bulk or brush collection on Monday, September 1, 2025. Refuse collection will proceed as scheduled for the remainder of the week.
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 — 3 openings: 1 opening for the Penn State Commission on LGBTQ Equity Representative, 2 at large positions
Parking Changes from Friday, August 29, to Tuesday, September 2
The Borough of State College Parking Department will be lifting the “No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.” and the one- and two-hour restrictions beginning Friday, August 29, at noon. A reminder that event rates will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, through 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31. All restrictions will go back into place at 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2.
Lawn parking will not be permitted. Please note that Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Violations will be strictly enforced:
- No Parking on the Sidewalk
- No Parking within an Intersection
- No Parking on a Crosswalk
- No Parking within 20 feet of Crosswalk at an Intersection
- No Parking 30 feet of a Stop Sign
- No Parking over 12 inches from the Curb
- No Parking against Traffic
- No Parking in Front of Driveway
- No Parking Anytime
Cars in violation of any of the above violations will be subject to ticketing and towing.
All other non-PA Vehicle Code Violations will be strictly enforced as well. Parking meters on-street and parking lots are enforced from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. (Except for Sunday and Monday, September 1 and September 2.)
Please contact the State College Parking Department at (814) 278-4769 with any further questions.