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Month: November 2025

Celebrate Local Makers & Science — at the 6th Annual Rivet Winter Market in State College

Posted on by Jules Slater

State College, PA – Get ready to shop, create and celebrate community at the 6th annual Rivet Winter Market, taking place Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 1224 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA. Free admission and plenty of fun for all ages!

Why You Should Make a Day of It

  • Over 70+ local vendors: Pottery, glass, woodworking, home goods, art, fiber-arts, stationery, jewellery, chain-mail, and more, ALL in one place.
  • Shopping both outside and inside: Wander the vendor booths, then grab lunch at one of our food trucks before you head inside for the Customization Station and Maker Booth.
  • Our ever-popular Customization Station is back! Come personalize laser-etched notebooks, pet ID tags, keychains, and necklaces, perfect for any human (or pet) in your life.
  • Families: FREE admission cost to Discovery Space thanks to the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Live children’s music concerts (12-2 p.m. each day) plus face-painting, food trucks, the prize-wheel fundraiser for Discovery Space & The Rivet, and much more.
  • Gift-Wrapping Station: Get crafty and use our supplies to wrap up your market haul! Suggested donation appreciated.
  • Additional shopping highlights inside: pick up giftable memberships, science kits, customize your own lab coat using our heat-press (Winter Market exclusive), or grab a stingray plushy, and while you’re in the building, stop by and wish Pearl the stingray a “Happy First Winter Market!”
  • This event is more than shopping; it’s gifts for good. Proceeds support our nonprofit mission of providing STEM and maker experiences in State College and across Central PA. Choose a gift, spin the prize wheel, bid in the silent auction, volunteer in the Give-Back Zone to assemble kits for our Little Free LABraries, and know you’re making a difference.

Event Details

  • When: Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Discovery Space & The Rivet Makerspace, 1224 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA
  • Parking/Shuttle: Off-site parking with shuttle service; park at Radio Park Elementary or Giant Northland Center (near gas pumps / clothing donation box).
  • Admission: Free

A Quote from Executive Director, Michele Crowl, PhD

“It’s been inspiring to see the Winter Market grow bigger and more meaningful each year,” said Michele Crowl, PhD. “Beyond the beautiful handmade gifts, this event reflects our mission in action: inspiring curiosity, creativity, and connection among learners and makers of all ages.”

About Discovery Space and The Rivet

Discovery Space is a children’s science centre inspiring curiosity and lifelong learning through hands-on exhibits and outreach. The Rivet Makerspace is a teen-to-adult makerspace enabling creative projects, workshops and community-driven experiences. Together, this annual Winter Market serves as their biggest fundraiser of the year, fueling programs that benefit the region.

Keller Engineers Welcomes New Addition to Bridge Inspection Team

Posted on by Jules Slater

November 6, 2025, Hollidaysburg, PA – Keller Engineers, Inc., with locations in Hollidaysburg, State College, and Gettysburg, PA and Haddonfield, NJ is a full-service engineering firm providing client-focused civil and structural engineering, and surveying services.


Keller Engineers is excited to welcome Michael Johnson as Bridge Inspection Team Leader!
With over 20 years of experience, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge in leading bridge inspection teams, conducting scheduled inspections, generating reports, training, and responding to emergency situations involving bridges and public safety. In addition to holding an Associate Degree in Architectural Drafting from Triangle Tech, Michael is a certified bridge safety inspector and has completed numerous bridge safety trainings.

Geisinger Health Plan earns 4.5-Star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in 2026 CMS Star Ratings

Posted on by Jules Slater

DANVILLE, Pa. – Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) announced that its Geisinger Gold Medicare Advantage plans achieved 4.5 out of 5 Stars in the 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Ratings program.

“This recognition reflects GHP’s commitment to delivering high-quality medical coverage and excellent member services to Medicare beneficiaries across Pennsylvania,” said Karen Murphy, PhD, RN, president of Geisinger Health Plan. “The Star Ratings are based on performance across multiple criteria, including positive clinical outcomes, preventive care, prescription drug services, and customer services. We’re proud to have earned 4.5-Star ratings for our Medicare plans that reflects the outstanding services we’re providing in these critical areas.”

CMS annually evaluates Medicare Advantage and Part D plans using its Star Ratings program. These ratings help consumers compare plans based on quality and performance. Plans are rated on up to 45 unique measures.

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, which runs until Sunday, Dec. 7, is the perfect time for members and those looking to enroll in a new plan to learn more about Geisinger Gold.

Geisinger Gold offers access to a comprehensive care network with more than 30,000 doctors, 180 hospitals and 3,000 pharmacies. It also includes perks like wellness programs, prescription discounts, financial assistance and Silver Circle membership, a free program designed for men and women 55+ that promotes physical, emotional and social well-being. 

Click here to learn more about Geisinger’s Medicare Advantage health plans.

Medicare Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next.

About Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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Geisinger donates to local organizations during challenging times

Posted on by Jules Slater

DANVILLE, Pa. – To help provide support where it’s needed most for people potentially impacted by the federal government shutdown, Geisinger is contributing $275,000 to a network of Pennsylvania food banks that distribute resources to local food pantries and cupboards throughout our communities. That includes Central Pennsylvania Food Bank serving our central, north-central and western regions, and CEO Weinberg Food Bank serving the northeast region.

“At Geisinger, being the best means caring for one another and for the communities we serve,” said Terry Gilliland, M.D., president and CEO of Geisinger. “These are particularly challenging times for many of our community members, so Geisinger is doing its best to help take care of our patients, members and communities.” 

If you or someone you know needs assistance, NeighborlyPA.com offers a directory of resources to connect people with food pantries, mobile distributions, community meals, utility and heating assistance, and other services across Pennsylvania. The Neighborly app is available for download on Apple and Android devices.

Geisinger can also connect patients who might need assistance with social workers who can help.

About Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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