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Poke Fresh: Downtown’s Newest Addition

2022-07-21T15:21:27-04:00

The Downtown State College Improvement District is excited to welcome Poke Fresh! Located on East Calder Way, this new spot is bringing authentic flavors of Hawaiian poke to Downtown. The storefront features a variety of [...]

Poke Fresh: Downtown’s Newest Addition2022-07-21T15:21:27-04:00

Antifragile: Bringing Craft Brews Downtown

2022-05-02T15:50:06-04:00

The Downtown State College Improvement District is excited to welcome Antifragile Brewing Company, the first and only brewery to serve the borough. After introducing Moody Culture Kombucha to the area back in 2017, owners Lisa [...]

Antifragile: Bringing Craft Brews Downtown2022-05-02T15:50:06-04:00

Lupita’s Authentic Mexican Food Arrives Downtown

2022-04-21T14:22:09-04:00

The Downtown State College Improvement District is pleased to welcome Lupita’s Authentic Mexican Food! The West Beaver Avenue storefront marks the third location of the establishment.  Owners Maria Guadalupe Rojas Orozco, affectionately nicknamed “Lupita,” and [...]

Lupita’s Authentic Mexican Food Arrives Downtown2022-04-21T14:22:09-04:00

First Friday is Back!

2022-04-04T15:49:29-04:00

The return of First Friday rang in the start of the spring season, despite the chilly temps. With special events and offerings at a variety of local businesses, the weather did not deter the community [...]

First Friday is Back!2022-04-04T15:49:29-04:00

Calder WalkWay: A dynamic lighting attraction in the heart of downtown State College!

2022-02-25T10:14:37-05:00

Downtown State College Improvement District (DSCID) presents Calder WalkWay...a dynamic lighting attraction including family movies, a community vegetable garden, interchangeable public art with community engagement elements added along the way. Calder Way, between Fraser and [...]

Calder WalkWay: A dynamic lighting attraction in the heart of downtown State College!2022-02-25T10:14:37-05:00

First Live After 5 Event Downtown

2021-08-09T13:21:01-04:00

The kick off event for the Downtown Improvement District's Live After 5 summer concert series was cloudy with a chance of fun! The Corner Brothers put on an energetic and interactive performance that [...]

First Live After 5 Event Downtown2021-08-09T13:21:01-04:00

What is VCTRY?

2021-05-20T16:20:50-04:00

Victory Christian Fellowship opened its doors mid April 2021 to the State College Community and is excited to see what the future holds within downtown. Victory Christian Fellowship is an outreach to Penn State Students [...]

What is VCTRY?2021-05-20T16:20:50-04:00

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is Downtown!

2021-05-20T16:21:26-04:00

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) is a close partner to the Downtown State College Improvement District in many initiatives over the years helping to make downtown State College a vibrant and welcoming destination. Now, [...]

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is Downtown!2021-05-20T16:21:26-04:00
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