Downtown State College

06/03/2026

✨ Something new has arrived at the Calder Way Pop-Up! ✨

Please join us in welcoming linked permanent jewelry, the June and July vendor in the pop-up space.

Whether you're looking for a meaningful keepsake, a matching piece with a friend, or simply a unique downtown experience, this is the perfect excuse to make a trip downtown.

One of the things we love most about the Calder Way Pop-Up is the opportunity to discover something different every few months. Each vendor brings a fresh experience, and Linked is no exception.

🗓️ Visit them 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. All hours will be walk-ins, but they will take appointments when they can.

Stop by , support a small business, and see what’s new on Calder Way.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RHYCWn

06/02/2026

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Discover Downtown this month: https://conta.cc/4vjO2TR

06/02/2026

A place where people celebrate, unwind, and build community every single day.

There's more here than people realize, whether you live, work, create, or connect here. And that's exactly what makes downtown special.

Drop your favorite to-do in the comments to give someone else a great idea for how to spend their day!

06/01/2026

Projects like East End Social take community-wide support.

We’re grateful for the support of the Borough of State College Redevelopment Authority, helping bring this new downtown space to life.

Their investment in projects like this helps strengthen downtown and create new opportunities for connection and growth.

05/30/2026

Most people notice downtown when it’s bustling. We notice it when there’s work to be done. 🧹

From freshening up spaces like East End Social to tackling spills, litter, and the unexpected messes that come with a busy downtown, our Clean Team is out every day helping keep welcoming for everyone.

These before-and-after photos are a reminder that the little things matter. A cleaner sidewalk. A tidier gathering space. A downtown that feels cared for.

Thank you to Damian and the entire Clean Team for the work they do behind the scenes to help make downtown shine.

05/29/2026

This week’s SPARK goes to East End Social, the community that showed up, and the downtown businesses embracing and ready to welcome locals all summer long.

Last night’s opening felt like more than a launch; it was a glimpse of what downtown State College can become when public spaces are designed for people first.

Music filled Hiester Street. Neighbors lingered. Families, students, young professionals, and longtime locals gathered to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being together downtown. It truly felt like downtown’s “summer living room.”

East End Social is a SPARK because it belongs to the community. Successful downtowns are built on experiences, connection, and community. This summer-long street closure creates space for people to gather, stay awhile, discover local businesses, and make memories together.

If opening night was any indication, East End Social is already doing exactly what it was designed to do. More foot traffic. More energy. More reasons to come downtown.

Thank you to the sponsors, organizing partners, participants, and community members who came out to support it. We look forward to seeing you downtown all summer long!

Music, food, beverages and community members filled Hiester Street on a picture-perfect Thursday evening as State College celebrated the grand opening of

05/28/2026

No passport required. Just come hungry this summer.

Dine in : https://bit.ly/3NdXnKj

05/27/2026

You’re invited ✂️

Join us as we officially celebrate the opening of East End Social with a ribbon cutting in .

Come be part of the moment as we welcome this new community space designed to bring people together, spark creativity, and add something new to the downtown experience.

🗓️ 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28
📍 100 Block Hiester Street

Stop by, show your support, and help us kick things off the right way.

05/26/2026

Downtown State College is worth fighting for.

That’s the message at the heart of this thoughtful piece from Connect HappyValley, and it’s one we believe deeply.

A thriving downtown doesn’t happen by accident. It takes investment, partnership, vision, and a community that cares about the place it calls home. From supporting local businesses and creating memorable events to maintaining welcoming public spaces and planning for the future, the work happening downtown is about more than today. It’s about ensuring continues to be a place where people want to gather, celebrate, create, and belong.

As we move through the reauthorization process, we’re grateful for the many businesses, property owners, residents, students, and visitors who help make downtown what it is.

Take a few minutes to read the article and join the conversation about downtown’s future: https://bit.ly/4uB8dwK

05/21/2026

East End Social wouldn’t be possible without strong partnerships.

This project is a collaboration between Comet Properties and the Downtown State College Improvement District, working together to create a space that brings people downtown and keeps them connected.

It’s a shared vision for what downtown can be — welcoming, creative, and built for the community.

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