Town&Gown Magazine

Local Historia: The Walter L. Main Circus Train Wreck Tragedy

ColumnsIn the early morning hours of May 30, 1893, Engineer “Red” Cresswell attempted to bring Walter L. Main’s circus train—full of exotic animals, expert performers, employees, equipment and Main himself—down […]

Extreme Adventure Starts Here

CommunityTerrain, accessibility and community turn Happy Valley’s mountainscape into adrenaline-making magic

Juana’s Showcases Venezuelan Flavors

BusinessAdy Martinez uses her grandmother’s recipes to share her culture and educate others about Venezuela through food. Martinez co-owns Juana’s, a restaurant in downtown State College serving Venezuelan favorites like […]

Top Wrestlers to Battle at the BJC for Olympic Spots

Local & Penn State SportsThe 2024 Olympic Wrestling Trials scheduled for April 19-20 at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center will provide the sport’s followers not only with the opportunity to see world-class Olympic athletes […]

‘Under the Microscope.’ Centre County Elections Director Beth Lechman and Crew Prepare for 2024 Elections

ElectionsBeth Lechman knows there will be lots of eyeballs scrutinizing her work in this high-stakes presidential election year, and that’s OK with her. Lechman, Centre County’s elections director since September […]

State of the Story Creates Personal Connections

CommunityState of the Story creates connections through personal narrative storytelling.