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Travel Restrictions on University Drive Between McCormick Avenue and Evergreen Road

On Tuesday, June 2, West Penn Power will be occupying University Drive between McCormick Avenue and Evergreen Road. Work will take place until 3 p.m. and will cause one travel lane and the sidewalk to be closed. Flaggers will be in place for assistance. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to West Penn Power by calling 814-389-6570.

Celebrate Juneteenth at 7th Annual Block Party

Celebrate Juneteenth at the seventh annual Juneteenth block party, Roots, Rhythm, and Resilience: Celebrating Our Legacy. Start the celebration off on Friday, June 19, with a Juneteenth Arts Exhibition at Woskob Family Gallery at 6 p.m. From noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, along the 100 block of Fraser Street, join in on the fun at the Block Party Celebration, featuring performers, vendors, and celebrations.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/SCJuneteenth2026.

Graphic introducing the Bird of the Year Poetry Competition

2026 Bird of the Year Poetry Contest 🐦

Sustainable State College is seeking original poems celebrating the American Robin, the 2026 State College Bird of the Year. Centre Region residents are invited to submit poetry inspired by the robin and its impact on the community.

To enter, email entries to sustainablestatecollege@statecollegepa.us by Wednesday, June 24. Entries will be considered in three prize categories: Adult Poetry (18+), Teen Poetry (12–17), and Children’s Poetry (6–11) and will be displayed in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity and how well they capture the essence of the American Robin and its importance to the community.

Submission guidelines:

Any poetry style may be submitted, including haiku, limerick, and free verse
30-line limit
Must be a Centre Region resident to submit

Please note, by submitting, participants grant permission to the Borough of State College to share their work, with credit, in online and physical publications.

There will be a travel restriction on Atherton Street

Atherton Street Restriction for Calder Way Improvement Project

Beginning Tuesday, June 2, a one-lane restriction will be in place along South Atherton Street as the Calder Way Construction Project contractor continues installing sanitary sewer lines. On Tuesday, one northbound lane will be restricted, allowing traffic to continue northbound with one lane and southbound with two lanes.

On Wednesday, June 3, the contractor will restrict the two northbound lanes. The two southbound lanes will turn to one lane north and one south. This restriction will be in place on Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4. Flaggers and traffic-control signage will be in place during this time.

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.

The Borough of State College’s Movies Under the Stars series is back this summer 🎬

Movies Under the Stars: Wicked

Ready for a night under the stars watching the big screen? Join the State College Borough for the Movies Under the Stars Series all summer long!

The Borough will be playing Wicked on Friday, June 12, starting at dusk at Sidney Friedman Park. Bring a comfy seat and enjoy a FREE movie. This event is open to all ages.

→ For more information, visit https://bit.ly/scbmovies.

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NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: May 29, 2026

Media Contact:

Elton Hayes

ehayes@statecollegepa.us

UPDATE: Sister-City Nizhyn, Ukraine Mayor to Visit State College Borough Council

State College, Pa. — The Borough of State College is pleased to announce that Mayor Oleksandr Kodola (Nizhyn, Ukraine) will attend the State College Borough Council meeting on Monday, June 1. Community members are invited to meet Mayor Kodola from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. in the State College Borough Council Chamber at the Municipal Building (243 S. Allen Street).

This visit marks three years since Mayor Kodola’s last visit to State College, where he signed a Memorandum of Understanding that formally established State College and Nizhyn as sister cities. Since then, the partnership has fostered cultural exchange, civic collaboration, and ongoing support between the two communities.

The Zoning Hearing Board meeting on Tuesday, June 9, has been canceled. The next Zoning Hearing Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 23, at 12:30 p.m.

The Transportation Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 9, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at noon.

Upcoming Travel Restrictions on McKee Street Between Adams Avenue and October Alley

From Monday, June 1, through Wednesday, June 3, Aikey's Tree Service will be occupying 714 McKee Street between Adams Avenue and October Alley for tree removal work. Work will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will cause one travel lane and the sidewalk to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Aikey's Tree Service by calling 814-404-3657.

Joint Future Land-Use Map Meeting, Wednesday, June 3

The Borough of State College invites residents to a joint Future Land-Use Map (FLUM) meeting with the State College Borough Council and Planning Commission to review updated future land-use categories, discuss growth, development, and conservation priorities, and provide input on the future of their community.

Residents are encouraged to share their voices and help shape future land-use policy, development patterns, and growth decisions across the Centre Region.

Open House: Monday, June 1, at 5 p.m.
Joint Meeting: Wednesday, June 3, at noon.

To attend virtually, register here.

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