News & Announcements

Upcoming Travel Restrictions on West Whitehall Road Between University Drive and South Allen Street

On Tuesday, November 18, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying West Whitehall Road between University Drive and South Allen Street for tree trimming and removal work. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-502-0252.


Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Oakhurst Lane Between West Whitehall Road and End of Oakhurst Lane

On Tuesday, November 18, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Oakhurst Lane between West Whitehall Road and the end of Oakhurst Lane for tree trimming and removal work. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-502-0252.


Upcoming Travel Restrictions on University Drive Between Marylyn Avenue and Oak Pointe Avenue

On Tuesday, November 18, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying University Drive between Marylyn Avenue and Oak Pointe Avenue for tree trimming and removal work. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-223-3870. 


Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Hetzel Street

From Monday, November 17, through Friday, November 21, State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA) will be excavating Hetzel Street for main and service line work. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will cause the entire street to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to SCBWA by calling 814-238-6766. 


The Borough of State College is developing a Climate Action, Resiliency, and Environmental Sustainability Plan in efforts to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas footprint, enhance environmental conservation efforts, and assist the community members in adapting to the impacts of climate change. The Borough is seeking feedback on community priorities and proposed strategies for this plan.

Help Shape the Future of Sustainability in State College! 🌍

The Borough of State College is developing a Climate Action, Resiliency, and Environmental Sustainability Plan in efforts to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas footprint, enhance environmental conservation efforts, and assist the community members in adapting to the impacts of climate change. The Borough is seeking feedback on community priorities and proposed strategies for this plan. 

Share your thoughts and help build a greener, more resilient future together. Take the survey today here! The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Any questions or concerns about the survey or plan can be sent to Jasmine Fields, Sustainability Program Officer, at jfields@statecollegepa.us

You're invited to Community Conversations on Wednesday, Nov. 19

Join the Discussion: Community Conversations on Incarceration and Reentry in State College

Join the Borough of State College and the Center for Alternatives in Community Justice (CACJ) for the next conversation in the Community Conversations Series. This session explores incarceration and reentry through a local lens, starting with a panel of local experts followed by an interactive Reentry Simulation led by Penn State’s Restorative Justice Initiative.


🗓️ Wednesday, November 19

🕕6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

📍The State Theatre, 130 West College Avenue


Register and submit questions for the panelists >> here

Note: This event will not be livestreamed, but a CNET recording will be available afterward.

The November 2025 Municipal Newsletter is out now

November 2025 State College Municipal Newsletter

The November newsletter is now available! Enjoy updates from Borough departments and divisions, book recommendations from Schlow Library, project updates, and more! ⁠

➡️ Access the newsletter at >>> https://bit.ly/4qVQleJ 

Job Vacancies in the Borough

If you're looking for a career in local government, consider applying to work for the State College Borough.

Current Job Vacancies:

For more information, visit Employment opportunities

Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Kennedy Street Between Campbell Road End of Kennedy Street

On Friday, November 14, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Kennedy Street between Campbell Road and the end of Kennedy Street for tree trimming and removal. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-502-0252.


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