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State College ‘Explore every avenue.’ Will State College find alternatives to proposed 35% tax hike? [Key Takeaways] AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. - State College council president addresses the proposed 8 mill tax hike for 2026. - Offici... See more

State College ‘Strong leader.’ State College selects its next chief of police to begin in 2026 The State College Borough Police Department will have a new chief next year, following the retirement of its longtime leader. Joseph Merrill was selected as the... See more

Penn State Penn State trustees approve $42.7 million worth of projects across University Park The Penn State board of trustees approved three projects totaling $42.7 million during the board’s meeting on Friday. The finance committee of the board approved... See more

State College State College’s proposed 2026 budget includes significant tax increase The State College borough’s proposed 2026 budget includes an eight mill tax increase to achieve a structurally balanced budget. The council received its first overview of... See more

Penn State Penn State proposes more trustee bylaw changes, including limits for media interactions The Penn State trustees will review and vote on revisions to the bylaws, including eliminating the option for write-in trustee candidates and further limiti... See more