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The 36th Annual Italian Food & Heritage Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 20, at DelGrosso’s Park. “We are proud of our family heritage and traditions. If there is one thing Italians love, it’s good food. This annual showcase of food, family and fun is a celebration we look forward to every year,” says Carl Crider Jr., President of DelGrosso’s Park. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday only and features something for every taste bud to enjoy. The Kitchens of DelGrosso will transform Pavilion 2 into an Italian Food Villa with multiple serving stations ...

‘Raise the roof fundraiser’ supports playhouse

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Since 1982, The Playhouse at McConnellstown has served as Huntingdon County’s Little Theater. To passersby along Route 26 on their way to Raystown Lake, it may look like an unassuming 19th-century building near a local cemetery; but to patrons, local thespians, and generations of community members, it is an entertainment sanctuary, a learning ground, and a true second home. Now, after more than 40 years of delivering laughter, tears and unforgettable performances, the historic building needs repairs to ensure it remains a safe and welcoming haven for the performing arts. To address ...

Altoona Reel Film Festival returns

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Independent films, workshops and a conversation with an award-winning filmmaker will highlight the second annual Altoona Reel Film Festival on Sept. 19 at the ArtsAltoona Center. ArtsAltoona will host the festival from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the center, 2212 Sixth Ave. The event will feature 18 independent short films, two educational workshops, a keynote conversation with director and cinematographer Brad Grimm and an awards presentation. The festival is open to the public and is intended for anyone interested in movies, storytelling and filmmaking, organizers said. “We want people ...

Students honor 9/11 heroes

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On Sept. 11, Summer Carson’s second grade class at Frankstown Elementary read “Fireboat,” the true story of a retired fireboat that helped firefighters after the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The class talked about the importance of courage, kindness and helping others during difficult ...

Practice makes perfect

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Altoona city fire engineer Neil Deyarmin trains on a hazardous materials leak simulator on Tuesday in preparation for the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy’s certification test to be held Friday. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski