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🌱 Where are Penn State’s new license plate cameras watching in State College?

Good 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:

  • Where are Penn State’s new license plate cameras watching in State College?
  • How could new data center rules affect State College neighbors?
  • How much GIANT is giving State College schools to fight hunger

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Penn State Piloting License Plate Readers: What to Know About ALPR Cameras on Campus (statecollege.com) — Penn State is testing automated license plate reader cameras around University Park, with most of the 26 known devices located in the State College area on or near campus. University police say the pilot is tightly controlled and time-limited, while privacy advocates warn the growing camera network can quietly track everyday drivers’ movements.
   

2. 2 more Centre County townships take steps to prepare for possible data centers (centredaily.com) — Ferguson Township is considering zoning changes to regulate potential data centers, after residents from the township and State College raised concerns about noise, pollution, and impacts on nearby neighborhoods. Rush Township is also drafting its own rules, following College Township’s earlier move, as Centre County communities try to get ahead of any large-scale data center proposals.
   

3. GIANT and MARTIN'S Feeding School Kids Initiative Raises $1.2 Million to Fight Food Insecurity in Local Schools (perishablenews.com) — State College Area School District is receiving $19,249 from GIANT’s Feeding School Kids initiative to support student meal programs and fight food insecurity. The money comes from customer donations and a company contribution, with funds targeted based on student need. Districts often use this support for weekend food backpacks, clearing lunch debt, and building school food pantries.
   

4. State College named USA Today's ‘Best Small College Town' (statecollege.com) — State College has been voted USA Today’s No. 1 Best Small College Town, spotlighting its mix of arts, outdoor recreation, dining, and Penn State athletics. Local leaders say the honor reflects strong partnerships between the borough, residents, businesses, and the university in creating a vibrant, welcoming community.
   

5. Middlesex Township hopes to deploy new police K-9 by late May (butlereagle.com) — A western Pennsylvania township is preparing to deploy a new police K-9 trained at Shallow Creek Kennels, the same facility used by departments in State College and other cities. The dog will focus on mental health support, community outreach, and tracking missing people rather than narcotics work. Officials hope to introduce the K-9 at a community event this summer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update;
    Chomper is home safe! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped in the search for this little guy, and an even bigger thank you… (Nextdoor Science Park)
  • These girls found an orange Tabby on Locust Ln, downtown.
    They don’t know if it’s a girl or boy and they weren’t able to catch it. Unfortunately it wasn’t my cat, but it seems like it has a bee collar with a… (Nextdoor Toftrees)
  • Cardinal Group Companies posted a job opening for Maintenance Team Member in State College. Apply here.
  • Verizon posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in State College. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near State College here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in State College

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