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Penn State Powwow

Five thousand American Indians gathered at Mount Nittany Middle School In state College, for a traditional Powwow. This Powwow is an annual event put on by one of Penn State’s Communications professor...

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Still. Born.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Wednesday, September 16th, 2016 should have been the happiest day of Maurisa Smeltz's life. Instead, it was the saddest. Smeltz's son, Carter Christopher Kopesky, was delivered...

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5, 6, 7, 8 — WORK!

He clears the space in front of his mirror. His lean muscles reach across his desk to grab a large, black case. Spreading a tight cap over his thick brown hair, he is nearly ready for the three hours...

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Pennsylvania Gunsmith Arms ‘The Revenant’

  The last place one would expect to see the stardust of Hollywood is in “Land of Endless Mountains,” north central Pennsylvania. But that’s exactly where retired state trooper and muzzleloader...

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Stand Up For Sean McGowan

Sean McGowan grew up as an outgoing and talkative kid in the Philadelphia suburb of Downingtown. Watching The Simpsons with his father was one of his favorite past times, and he soon developed a dream...

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Cacia’s Bakery

Philadelphia, Pa- South Philadelphia’s very own Cacia’s Bakery is the first to open out of it’s six locations in 1953. Today the Bakery is on its fifth generation of Cacia Bakers.  First selling rolls...

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Backyard Rescue

Simmer Dougherty works at Bloomingdales selling designer clothes and accessories, but at home, she has the opposite life. Dougherty takes care of several different farm animals right in her backyard....

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A modern farmer

  It’s a reality show indeed. Just think of it. “The Reality Above His Onions.” The name may not sound extremely appealing, but after watching a pilot episode about The Pawelski Onion Farm of Orange...

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The Piano Man

Tommy Wareham grew up in an environment that was surrounded by music. His father was a professor of music at Penn State, teaching music appreciation. Tommy Wareham is the performer at the American Ale...

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Special Olympian

In June of 2014 Trevor Chester had his first opportunity to compete on a national stage for the Special Olympics. Chester then 38, brought home two gold medals winning in bowling and bocce ball....

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Fracking: Cause for Concern?

Researchers at Penn State are paying close attention to Northern Pennsylvania's water. Reporter Angel Brock has the story. 

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What keeps YOU up at night?

Penn State students discuss what keeps them up in the middle of the night.

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New York Primary Preview

Presidential candidates campaign across New York in preparation for the primary on Tuesday. 

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Sanders Supporters “Feel the Bern” at Penn State Rally

Reporter Kayla Fish speaks with supporters who waited outside Rec Hall on Tuesday to see Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. 

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Bernie Sanders Rallies at Penn State

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders holds a rally at Rec Hall at Penn State.

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Sanders, Clinton Look to PA Primary

After losing in New York, Tuesday's PA primary may be Bernie Sanders' best chance at gaining ground on Hillary Clinton.  Megan Caldwell reports.

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Special Olympian

Matt Prosek was diagnosed with meningitis at only four months old.  His parents never imagined raising a child with disabilities, but he has surprised them with how far he has come.  Matt has been...

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Sew much more than an art studio

  Amy Frank has been sewing since she was 8 years old — and now, she gets to share her love for sewing with the State College community. Frank owns The Makery, a “creative collective” located in...

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Mike the Mailman Embraces His Post-postal Days

“I am probably still more Mike the Mailman than I am Mike Herr,” he said while handing out pieces of cakes that he cut moments earlier. The cake read “PS i (heart) U”, which was the name of Penn...

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The Exclusive “We”

In the year 1947 racism and segregation were at an all-time high throughout the country. In Penn State’s bowl game against Southern Methodist University, they requested for the team to not allow the...

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