Altoona First Festival

VIsit Lakemont Park this weekend and enjoy one of the biggest Blair County Fall Festivals, "Altoona First Festival". You'll be amazed at the abundance of handmade crafts, wine tasting, chainsaw sculptures, ethnic foods, and various music events. $5 admission Includes admission to the festival and an all day ride pass. Children 2 Years Old And Younger Are Free. (more info)

London, Salzburg, and Paris
9/09  3 pm
Esber Recital Hall
School of Music
Penn State University
University Park, PA

First season concert of the PA Centre Orchestra featuring the music of Handel, Haydn, and Mozart with soloists James Lyon, violin, and Timothy Deighton, viola.

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With a reserve account running low on funds, officials say the Blair County Solid Waste department will be shut down and a half  dozen employees will be furloughed at the end of the month.....read

Testing Changes for PA Juniors
The rollout of the exams this year is the first step in a sweeping overhaul of the state's testing system, which aims to raise the standards and stakes for students graduating from high school.....read

British Car Show

Car fans! Come spend the day Sunday (Sept 9) checking out the British Car Show at Delgrosso's. While you are there enjoy some rides and some of the great food. Also, it is Grandparent's Day, all Grandparents ride for free! (more info)