Author Archives: Josh Portney

By Anastasiia Popova Sergei Vasil’evich Utechin, a historian of Russian history at Penn State, resided in Highlands from 1971 to 1976, and that was probably the quietest part of his life. He was born in 1921 in the USSR, underwent … Continued

By Katherine Joyce Stuart H. Frost was a quintessentially Pennsylvanian muralist who left quiet traces of his genius behind him. He traveled the world, spreading his art to places as magnificent as Washington, D.C.’s Capitol rotunda, and spent many years … Continued

Here is a repost about Memorial Field from the Centre County Historical Society Encyclopedia. By Ronald A. Smith Memorial Field is the historic home of State College Area High School athletic programs and other community events. Once a farmer’s field … Continued

By Carol White and Linda White We have always been interested in the Manhattan Project, as our family was almost involved with it. We’d like to share the family story with you. Our Grandfather, Dr. Marsh W. White, was a … Continued

By Dina Liberatore The Highlands community is composed of such a diverse array of people – young and old; students, faculty/staff and retired persons; people who own homes and people who rent; people who have spent a lifetime here and … Continued

By Rick Gilmore All of us shape the future through our actions large and small. One way to shape the future of public policy is to vote. This article provides information about the voting process that may be useful to … Continued

Note: This article was originally published by StateCollege.com and is reprinted with their permission. Hearts in the Highlands is pleased that the Good Day Cafe in Hamilton Square is part of the Highlands community. By Geoff Rushton – August 18, 2023 … Continued

by Lorie Waters When my husband and I moved back to State College in 2014, we figured it would just be for a couple of years while he established his post-grad school career.  Nine years and two kids later, we’re … Continued