Hearts in the Highlands

by Gary Miller Over the past few months, some new neighbors have introduced themselves in the Highlands.  We’ve not been very welcoming. ​Last October, a black bear got hit by a car on South Allen Street and sought safety by … Continued

In this age of pandemic we often turn to science for answers and clarity. But it often can be the arts that “fill in the blanks,” bringing joy into our lives and giving us a break from the tidal wave … Continued

by Anne Cornell Based on an article that appeared in the June 1977 Town and Gown by Julia Garner with additional material by Gary Miller The Highlands is the oldest residential community in State College. In the 1850’s, the land … Continued

by V. Star Campbell The First Church of Christ, Scientist (also known as the Christian Science church) has been located at 617 East Hamilton Avenue since 1965 but its history in State College goes back much further! In 1922 the … Continued

Dear Readers: We are living in some very extraordinary times. Luckily, technology has given us the ability at Hearts in the Highlands to continue to post the types of articles we hope highlight for you the unique qualities of our … Continued

This March 2020 Hearts in the Highlands is celebrating its third anniversary. As you may recall, the Editorial Board put out a message asking for residents of the Highlands to take some pictures of “life in the Highlands” Here are … Continued

By Eric White One leisurely Saturday morning I was sitting at the dining room table nursing a cup of coffee, looking forward to a pleasant weekend which included a visit with my dad. He had traveled from the eastern part … Continued

by Tom Reyburn We moved into a brick house on East Foster Avenue in 1968.  A few weeks after we moved, my younger brother, Bret, was born.  My parents, Jerry & Helene Reyburn, bought the house from a formidable-looking (at … Continued

by Carol White Remember a time when, on a summer day, children could roam the neighborhood like free-range chickens…leaving the house for a neighbor’s back yard or the nearby playground, or sometimes even as far away as crayfish pond?  And not … Continued

by Anne Cornell, Gary Miller, and Eric White It should be no surprise that the Highlands neighborhood, being so close to Penn State, has been home to some world-renowned scholars. On our second “literary tour” (see “A Highlands Literary Legacy”, posted … Continued