University Park, PA (WJAC) — At Penn State's University Park campus, construction continues on a new art museum.
The $85 million project features an exterior that highlights the geology of Pennsylvania.
Billed as the largest art museum between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Penn State's Palmer Museum has been in the heart of the University Park campus since 1972.
With more than 10-thousand pieces of art, finding more room at that location would practically be impossible. Read More...
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday that the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center was approved for $200,000 in funding for its innovative workforce teaching model.
The governor says the model called "Learn where you will Earn" helps students apply skills learned in a business setting in the classroom.
Students in the program learn advanced manufacturing processes, and it offers a pathway to the required certification for employment and potential job placement for graduates. Read More...
UPDATE | Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities are providing new details about the investigation into an alleged bomb threat that shut down a Philipsburg-area shopping center Tuesday morning.
Officials say state police and other emergency responders quickly set up a perimeter at the Peebles Plaza, and a bomb dog was brought in.
Investigators say the threat was reportedly called in from out of state.
After several hours, the area was re-opened with no explosive devices found. Read More...
