Sydney Roach is a reporter and host for WPSU, focusing on local news in State College, Pennsylvania. With a passion for radio, video games, and cats, Sydney brings a unique perspective and enthusiasm to her work. Her articles cover a range of topics including community events, crime, weather updates, and local government initiatives.
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By: Sydney Roach
Public comment at Bellefonte borough council meetings is now limited to borough residents, and they must show ID before speaking at meetings. The council voted to make those changes as a group of community members are pressuring them to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
By: Sydney Roach
The Jersey Shore Area School District’s board is considering closing the Salladasburg Elementary School. School leaders are pointing to cost savings, but many parents who spoke at a special meeting want the school to stay open.
By: Sydney Roach
Homeowners and renters facing housing discrimination in Pennsylvania now have more clarity on how monetary damages are calculated for emotional distress. The state’s Human Relations Commission, which is responsible for enforcing state laws prohibiting discrimination, approved new guidelines last week.
By: Sydney Roach
The State College Regional Airport is adding more flights and bigger planes to its fall schedule. Airport representatives say increased service will help meet high traffic demand to and from Penn State.
By: Sydney Roach
Huntingdon Area School District visitors will have to check in at the new visitor kiosk system, which is inside each building lobby, for a security check.
One of the new visitor kiosks at the Huntingdon Area School District. School leaders say the kiosks will ease secretaries' workload and improve school safety.
The sinkhole outside of the Nittany Mall in College Township formed in December.
By: Sydney Roach
Some central Pennsylvania emergency service agencies are assessing the damage from Thursday’s storms, which caused flooding and downed trees. Some areas saw more than 7 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
By: Sydney Roach
A program to bring remote workers to Pennsylvania is wrapping up. “The Wilds Are Working: A Lifestyle Experience for Remote Workers” started three years ago. It’s given remote workers the chance to try out living and working in Kane, Bellefonte, Emporium, Warren, Williamsport and, most recently, St. Marys.
The entrance to 'Altoona Mansion Park,'which houses track and field and football games. School officials say they will now more strongly enforce guidelines at the stadium, including forcing students not in high school to have a parent or guardian with them.
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