Sydney Roach
Reporter/HostSydney Roach is a reporter and host for WPSU with a passion for radio and community stories. She's a graduate of Northern Cambria High School and Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.
LGBTQ+ topics, environmental conservation, animals and video games are some of her biggest interests.
If you have a story idea in the Central/Northern Pennsylvania region, email sydroach@psu.edu.
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The City of St. Marys is celebrating the completion of its new inclusive playground with a grand opening ceremony on Saturday. The new Memorial Park Playground replaces an old wooden one, which city leaders say had safety issues. -
Visitors to Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County can now contribute to its conservation efforts through iNaturalist, a citizen science mobile app. -
The founder of an Altoona substance use disorder support group will be in Washington D.C. this week advocating to Congress with the national advocacy group Drug Policy Alliance, along with other parents impacted by drug addiction. -
Hundreds of people attended a public meeting Thursday to learn details about PennDOT’s recommended route for the State College Area Connector Project. Local residents shared concerns and asked questions about the effects they’ll see from the overhaul of Route 322 in Harris and Potter Townships. -
The State College Food Bank is offering an emergency distribution to anyone who lives in Centre County. Plus, SNAP recipients can get replacement benefits by contacting the County Assistance Office or completing an affidavit online. -
Starting in July, Bellefonte will offer residents public transit services through Centre County Transportation. It’s replacing CATA, the Centre Area Transportation Authority. -
The Blair County NAACP branch president is stepping down after almost four years in the position to focus on his family and work. -
Explore Altoona, which has been Blair County’s official marketing organization for more than 60 years, will soon be dissolved. Blair County Commissioners voted Thursday to decertify the non-profit. -
Most or all of Centre County’s power should be restored by Sunday at 11 p.m., according to a Centre County Commissioners press release. In that release, commissioners said hundreds of First Energy workers from in and out-of-state are trying to restore power. But, restoration efforts could be delayed since there are more storms forecast over the next few days. -
Commonwealth University president Bashar Hanna will step down on July 31 this summer to accept a new leadership role for Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.
