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Spotlight PA staff and donors at Centre Gives Fest on May 15, 2025, in Bellefonte, Pa.

This Centre Gives, donate to Spotlight PA State College and support vital local journalism

by Sarah Rafacz of Spotlight PA State College

All gifts to Spotlight PA during Centre Gives, a 36-hour online fundraiser hosted by Centre Foundation on May 6-7, will benefit the State College regional bureau.

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