/r/statecollege

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A subreddit for the citizens of State College, and the Students at Penn State.

State College is a home rule municipality in Centre County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the largest designated borough in Pennsylvania. It is the principal borough of the six municipalities that make up the State College Metropolitan Statistical Area, the largest settlement in Centre County and one of the principal cities of the greater State College-DuBois Combined Statistical Area with a combined population of 236,577 as of the 2010 United States Census. In the 2010 census, the borough population was 42,034 with approximately 105,000 living in the borough plus the surrounding townships often referred to locally as the "Centre Region." Many of these Centre Region communities also carry a "State College, PA" address although are not part of the borough of State College.

State College is a college town, dominated economically and demographically by the presence of the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). In 2013, State College was ranked as the third-safest metropolitan area in the United States by the CQ Press. In 2016, State College was ranked the 8th best college town in the nation by Best College Reviews.


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Other subreddits of interest:

  • /r/PennState

  • /r/TheB1G/

  • /r/Pennsylvania/

  • /r/PennStateHousing/

  • /r/Pennsylvania_Politics

  • /r/WeArePennState/

  • /r/Pittsburgh

  • /r/Philadelphia

  • r/PAguns

  • /r/Harrisburg

  • /r/centralpa


  • /r/statecollege

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    Gluten free options

    Are there any restaurants in SC that have gluten free bread, pastries, or pasta? Delivery preferably, I'm at work and hungry lol I'm aware of IHOP's gluten free pancakes and that Chick-fil-A, Oliver Garden, and Jersey Mike's have gluten free options but is there anywhere else?

    1 Comment
    2025/01/31
    13:47 UTC

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    Pickleball

    Hi! New to the town - any pickleball groups here who meet after 5PM on weekdays/any time on the weekends here?

    YMCA is awesome, but requires a membership to be there. Any alternatives?

    6 Comments
    2025/01/30
    18:16 UTC

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    Sheetz by Lowe’s

    Anyone know why it’s roped of and tons of cops in the parking lot?

    5 Comments
    2025/01/30
    14:29 UTC

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    Thoughts

    I’d always rather apologize for something I didn’t do, than risk the idea of damaging someone else’s everything.

    Perhaps this is soft. (Great use of “perhaps”there ;)). And believe me, I’m TOUGH. But maybe this is a cop out?

    I see that there is growth in my future. I think not apologizing for everything will be healthy and a necessary step to becoming a healthy confident man. But in the mean time, sorry for making yall listen to me.

    Edit: “thanks” for making yall listen to me

    2 Comments
    2025/01/29
    22:19 UTC

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    Anyone going to SXSW during spring break?

    Wondering if any other happy valley residents are taking advantage of the dates lining up with PSU/SCASD break!

    0 Comments
    2025/01/29
    20:03 UTC

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    ICE State College

    Has anyone heard that ICE was in state college today? If so what have you heard?

    45 Comments
    2025/01/27
    19:57 UTC

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    Curly hair cut

    I'm looking for someone who knows how to cut curly hair. Mine needs a trim and shaped badly, it's been almost a year! 3A curl type and not super thick or long. I'd love to get it done asap but I'm willing to wait for someone who knows what they're doing.

    10 Comments
    2025/01/27
    19:53 UTC

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    PSU Employees on GLP1 Medications

    This is so oddly specific! I would like to look into working for PSU but I am not sure if their med insurance covers Wegovy? I am considering leaving my current employer because they are placing a lot of stipulations on my prescription. I wanted to ask if anyone here works at PSU and takes wegovy? does your insurance cover it and what does it usually cost? I normally pay $0-$25 depending on where I’m at in the year.

    8 Comments
    2025/01/27
    17:30 UTC

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    N atherton chipotle is the worst chipotle I’ve ever been to

    This location is always out of literally everything? I got the last of the black beans at 515pm on a Friday and they’re out of tortillas? Like bro what do you mean. I’ve lived in 6 states across the country and this chipotle is hands down the worst one ever 😂😂

    34 Comments
    2025/01/24
    22:24 UTC

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    Anyone working at ARL?

    Hello! I’m currently working in industry and was considering leaving coming back to state college to work at the ARL.

    1. I’m currently remotely working on my PhD while working. In terms of grade level would it be better for me to finish then apply?

    2. Am I allowed to teach while at ARL and if so does this provide extra pay or just part of your regular pay?

    3. Are you a traditional PSU employee or a government employee (I know it’s involved with the DoD)?

    4. I saw a lot of conflicting views on work life balance from other posts. What flexibility is offered? Do you work hybrid, asynchronously, ect?

    5. How do people in state college meet people when not Penn state students? Any clubs or activities to join? I don’t have kids so I won’t be able to meet anyone that way.

    Appreciate any input you can provide!

    9 Comments
    2025/01/23
    18:45 UTC

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    State College CATABUS

    Tue, Feb 11, 2025, 12:15 p.m. EST is the next state college borough transportation meeting.

    CATA has made it clear they will not be fighting for us to have better buses. In a meeting at the Library on Jan 22, 2025, local community members pointed out the indefensible gaps in the bus system and they put it on us to fix them.

    Please consider attending the next transport meeting for the state college borough and telling them that they need to contract with CATA so we can get buses to the airport and the hospital. (Two services they will likely not offer unless the city offers them money)

    8 Comments
    2025/01/23
    12:40 UTC

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    CATABUS

    I went to a catabus meeting yesterday. It was made clear, If you do not call any beg your local representatives, the B line service will END in June and you (in Bellefonte) will all once again have no bus service.

    February 3rd at 6:30pm is the next bellefonte town hall. Please consider attending to request they renew the service contract with CATA.

    Edit for clarity

    44 Comments
    2025/01/23
    12:32 UTC

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    Where to sell washer/dryer?

    Hello- I'm moving to a place with a washer/dryer, and am trying to sell the ones I currently have. Does anyone know of places that buy used ones (they're only 2 years old, and still nice). I know of Mike's, but am trying to find different options, as well. Thanks!

    5 Comments
    2025/01/22
    15:36 UTC

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    Looking for someone to sublease my apartment - State College, PA

    Hey everyone, I am looking for someone to take over my lease! Really need someone to take it over before the end of the month. Here are the details:

    Location: Tremont Student Living, State College, PA 16803

    Rent: $699

    Utilities include: All, but gas and electric ($20-50 a month)

    Roommates: There are 3 girls living in there all very nice, clean and friendly

    The unit come with your own private bathroom and a shared bathroom between you and only one of the other girls. The unit has washer and dryer. FULLY FURNISHED. Kitchen and living room area. Very pet friendly.

    The Apartment complex is located near many stories, just walking distance. There is also a fitness center, and sporting courts like basketball, volleyball, and tennis, an packaging center and lounge are with computer lab.

    Rent also includes a bus pass and parking pass

    Application is online, on the website attached. There is a $45 application fee.

    Please send me a message if you are interested!

    0 Comments
    2025/01/22
    15:29 UTC

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    Good downtown restaurant for families

    We'll be in State College this weekend for a sports clinic on campus. I'm an alum but haven't eaten anywhere in town, other than Yallah Taco, in years. Staying downtown. What's a reasonably priced option for basic American fare? How about pizza? I'm reading that Faccia Luna is still great, so we might ditch town and head there.

    25 Comments
    2025/01/22
    12:45 UTC

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    What is living in state college like for child-free adults?

    My partner has been offered an academic job at Penn State, and we are strongly considering the move. However we're coming from a much larger, more liberal area and are super concerned about feeling isolated.

    • Can anyone here speak to making friends and finding community as an adult (30+) without kids?
    • What is the quality of medical care, especially specialists like Rheumatology, at the local hospitals?
    • Does living in the town feel... suffocating? Isolated? Secluded?
    • For those of you that relocated from elsewhere, would you make the same choice again?
    28 Comments
    2025/01/21
    22:54 UTC

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    Central PA Arts/Music Scene Discord

    Fk Meta...

    DIY art and music is important! Great growing community here and a ton of talented and nice people

    Would love to see more people from the real Central PA area... https://discord.gg/923zFfud9Q

    5 Comments
    2025/01/21
    17:53 UTC

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    Your fifth semi-annual reminder of leaked Wegmans anti-union video. Again, I do not take credit for leaking, but I did watch it as an employee at orientation.

    4 Comments
    2025/01/21
    16:32 UTC

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    Best Pizza ??

    Who has the best Pizza in and around State College?

    34 Comments
    2025/01/20
    23:49 UTC

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    Is Mount Nittany actually bad?

    Okay, I’ve posted few times here for advice on places to go. I just moved here & reddit/google are my only places to go for feedback on places in this area.

    I need a doctor & MedExpress urgent care/Mount Nittany are the two that my insurance is accepted by.

    Both of them have such horrible reviews 😂

    Are these places really THAT bad or are they from people who are just angry they didn’t hear what they wanted to hear? I mean both places are littered with receptionist being rude, being charged for more than they thought, and nurses not caring at all.

    40 Comments
    2025/01/20
    14:56 UTC

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    Best Mechanics in State College

    I just moved here and I don't want to take my car to a dealership and pay any extreme prices. Recommendations for mechanics around here that do a good job and aren't extremely expensive? I need to get my brakes changed, oil change, and tires rotated.

    Thank you in advance!

    36 Comments
    2025/01/19
    19:22 UTC

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    Can you recommend a seamstress for wedding dress alterations? I can’t find any in the area that seem reputable.

    Can be within 2 hours of State College in any direction. Thank you!

    10 Comments
    2025/01/18
    16:16 UTC

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    Just moved here for work!

    Hey, I (23M) just moved here from chicago, near Penn State campus, for work.

    Though not a college student anymore, I'm still a new-grad (2023) interested in pickleball, hiking, biking, going out and outdoorsy stuff.

    I love to play board/video games with friends and try new restaurants!

    Any cool ways to get to know more people? Anyone on this sub who also just moved here? What does this town have to offer?

    Thanks in advance!

    37 Comments
    2025/01/17
    19:16 UTC

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