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A letter to the Highlands community from the Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity If you’ve ever walked down Locust Lane and done a double-take at the large, distinctly pink stucco house on the corner of East Fairmount Avenue, … Continued

By Eric White I was hoping when I went looking for a Highlands connection between architect Gregory Ain, his clients Kenneth and Midori Ginoza, and the Highlands own architect Phillip Hallock, I would find some evidence that would link Mr. … Continued

By Kiera Cannon While walking down Fraternity Row in State College, the Alpha Phi house stands as a familiar part of the Highlands neighborhood. For many residents, the large homes that line the street represent a long-standing tradition of student … Continued

This is a reprint from the Centre County Historical Society Encyclopedia. By William Blair John Hamilton was one of the most influential leaders in the early history of Penn State and State College. He served Penn State as superintendent of … Continued

Chocolate Pepper Cookies — From Margaret Sebastianelli, adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe Peanut Blossoms — From the Kitchen of Helen Kearney Peppermint Mocha Cookies — Adapted From Sally’s Baking 101 Cookbook

By Katherine Joyce Photos by Bethany Haag A few months ago, back in May, I embarked on creating a bit of a travel piece: to follow the Highlands historic neighborhood tour with my friend, Bethany (Ramble Part One). I was … Continued

This is a reprint from the Centre County Historical Society Encyclopedia. By Anna Ludwig Camelot is a whimsical, fairytale-like home in State College that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house at 520 South Fraser Street was … Continued

By Katherine Joyce Photos by Bethany Haag I am a native Pennsylvanian, but I’m writing this article from northern Kentucky, where I’ve taken an internship for the summer. Just approaching this piece reminds me of my stomping grounds, and while … Continued

Part II By Zachariah Hamer-Lang Delta’s Time in the Fairmount Building From 1981 to 2019 the Delta Program was located in the historic Fairmount Building located on 411 South Fraser Street in the Highlands District of State College. The original … Continued