Cool view
Sam Sessamen of Tyrone listens to music while looking at ice on the Little Juniata River from the Tyrone Historic Railroad Park pedestrian bridge on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
A Global Spectacle: How the Super Bowl halftime show evolved from pageantry to pop culture’s biggest stage
LOS ANGELES — Once upon a time, the Super Bowl halftime show belonged to marching bands and pageantry. But these days, it belongs to global pop stars, cinematic production and moments that ripple beyond the stadium. Over the years, the league’s brief intermission has transformed into ...
Go planner — Feb. 6-8
Friday, Feb. 6 ClearWater Conservancy’s Art & Chocolate fundraiser returns for its 28th year, bringing together conservation supporters, local artists, small businesses, bakers, chocolatiers and craftspeople for an evening that celebrates creativity, community, and the natural world. The ...
Prince Gallitzin set to host 2026 Winter Fest activities
PATTON — No matter what the weather conditions are Saturday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day is sure to be a blast full of fun winter activities for the entire family at Prince Gallitzin State Park’s marina, according to park manager Jessica Lavelua. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., people of all ...
At the movies — Feb. 6-8
PITT THEATRE Iron Lung (R) Friday-Sunday — 7:30 p.m. AMC ALTOONA 12 Send Help (R) Friday-Sunday — 4:20 (Real3D); 7:25, 10:20 p.m. Saturday — 4:20, 10:20 p.m. (Real3D); 1:25, 7:25 p.m. Iron Lung (R) Friday — 3:30, 6:45, 10 p.m. Saturday — 1:25, 3:30, 6:45, 10 ...
Finishing touches
A crew from Altoona City Department of Public Works finishes cleanup of the 37th Street Bridge sidewalk on Wednesday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski