For 117 years, McLanahan’s has been “doing the blue” in Downtown State College. While their location has changed several times and they’ve expanded, the quality of this State College staple has not changed. Ray Agostinelli, the current owner of McLanahan’s, has been in State College since 1958 when he attended Penn State. After he graduated […]
The State College community has always been family friendly. Growing Tree Toys and The Animal Kingdom have been bringing the childlike spirit to the Heart of Happy Valley for years. While the businesses were here before her, Lindsay Williamson, the current owner, is proud to have continued the legacy of having family friendly places to […]
Back in 1948, The Tavern was started by two brothers who were World War II veterans. Today, The Tavern stands strong and is a key part of the heart of Happy Valley. Pat Daughtery, the owner of The Tavern, wants the public to have a place to feel comfortable and celebrate their big milestones, as […]
When The State Theatre reopened in 2006, it has become a huge part of the Heart of Happy Valley. The State Theatre prides itself on having something for everyone. With the largest screen in the county and being Centre County’s only non-profit performing arts center, The State Theatre is a hub of arts and culture […]
For 36 years, The Nittany Quill has been providing Downtown State College with all of their stationery needs. They are an integral part of the Heart of Happy Valley. Joy Rodgers-Merin, the owner of The Nittany Quill, believes in the unique offerings that local businesses bring to the table “What I do here is specialized. […]
For 93 years, Balfurd Cleaners has been helping the State College community look great and save time. This fourth-generation family owned business is a big part of the Heart of Happy Valley. As a local business, the main goal and key to their success has been meeting the needs of their customers. “We started as […]
For five years, The Makery has been bringing joy and creativity to Downtown State College. Amy Frank, the owner of The Makery, is thankful to be a part of this “very special community.” Owned and operated by all women, The Makery contributes to the community in many ways, bringing 200 to 300 families downtown every […]
For 94 years, Harper’s has had its home on College Avenue in Downtown State College. Brian Cohen, the owner of Harper’s, is a third generation retailer, having grown up with his grandparents working in the business and spending half of his own retail career working with both of his parents. “I’ve always lived in the […]
For almost 100 years, the people of State College have been able to say “Meet me at the corner!” Throughout the years, more and more businesses have come to fall under the same ownership. Now, Hotel State College, the Corner Room, Spat’s at the Grill, Bill Pickle’s Tap Room, The Basement Nightspot, Zeno’s and Chumley’s […]
We welcome the work of local artist Mary Deutsch! Mary has been a practicing artist for over 25 years, after receiving her BS in Art Education from Penn State University. Mary’s bold, dynamic and colorful abstract paintings will be on display in the Downtown State College Improvement District office at 127 S Fraser Street for […]