
A place where both Penn State students and State College residents can come together is rare. The newly opened CommonPlace is just that. Who knows, it might become your new favorite study spot, a place for group meetings, or simply somewhere to chill between classes.

According to The Centre Daily Times, a second Panera Bread location is opening up on North Atherton Street, right next to TJ Maxx.

Frank Aritz Jr. of State College was found guilty for riding his bicycle in downtown State College with a .162 BAC level. Aritz was spotted by police riding his bike without a headlamp on East Beaver Ave. and on the South Allen St. bike route, per the CDT.
According to prosecutors, Aritz's reaction when he was pulled over was, "It's a fucking bike!"

If you thought it was time to put away the winter coats and break out the sun dresses, think again.
State College is expected to receive four to eight inches of snow accumulation throughout the day before changing to rain and ice, according to Accuweather.

It's a day of big restaurant announcements in State College -- first Quaker Steak & Lube and now IHOP set to open in the State College area. The popular breakfast restaurant will open at the old Perkins location at 1661 S. Atherton St. where a sign saying "Coming Soon" designed like the IHOP logo has been for the last few months.