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On March 1 I completed a year of using Google Analytics on this Web site. While I believe Google Analytics may undercount (Sitemeter thinks I have more hits/visits) it is nevertheless a very robust service. Over the next week or so, I will be sharing a few details from my site tracking
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No decision in case of local bars – The CollegianSammark Inc., owners of the once great Tony’s Big Easy and two other bars, will continue its battle to retain its liquor license at a Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court hearing in Harrisburg, date to be determined.
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Bars fight to regain licenses – The CollegianThree State College bars, including my former favorite Tony’s Big Easy, might be losing their liquor licenses.
The future of Tony’s Big Easy and two accompanying bars is uncertain after the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) declined to renew their parent company’s liquor license last week.
After multiple incidents and [...]

LaVar eyes ‘Linebacker U’ bar – CDTLaVar Arrington is one of the investors in “Linebacker U.” the new bar that is coming to the old Sports Cafe location on W. College Ave. in State College.
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Former workers may sue local bar – The PostI did not know that the Sports Cafe & Grill in downtown State College had been closed since last year. I also didn’t know that former WR (not tailback, Collegian) Joe Nastasi ‘99 was one of the owners. Money problems may have shut the place down, but [...]

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Depending on the season, downtown State College has had as many as 3 hot dog stands operating. For years Johnnie’s Hot Dogs at The Corner was the leading purveyor of frankfurters (specifically, tasty Nittany Lion franks), but it has been closed since John Cocolin Sr. died this spring. Dee’s Texas Hot [...]

STATE COLLEGE, Penna. — One of the great things about Christopher and Sarah’s wedding earlier this month was it brought a lot of great people together. The only problem is with so many good people around, you don’t get enough time with any of them. It is was an embarrassment of riches.
Since I had to [...]

STATE COLLEGE, Penna. — I recalled reading about Philadelphia’s Cereality in USA Today a few years ago and my first thought was that it was either the stupidest or best idea ever. My second thought was “State College has got to be on their shortlist for one.” It turns out it was — State College [...]

Yesterday, my old former professor Russell Frank blogged about seeing a bear in search of food or perhaps employment, in his State College neighborhood, . Naturally I’m wondering how long until he and other residents march down to borough hall demanding Bear Patrol. Will Mayor Bill Welch then blame illegal immigrants for high taxes after [...]

‘Five Guys’ unveils alternative eatery – The CollegianFive Guys is ubiquitous. I’ll probably skip the on up there though and go to my old haunts instead. I am sure it will do very well.