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A Better Cut! Located at 913 Logan Blvd., Altoona Pa. At this salon, they preform haircuts, hair coloring, manicures, pedicures and false lashes. "The hairstylists are very nice and every time I go, I get the best results. Whatever I ask for they can do," client Alyssa Kephart said.

A Better Cut Hair Salon

Andie Kephart, Reporter • May 13, 2024

Beautiful boutiques. Located on 1548 E Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pa. is the 31:25 Boutique. Also, located in the same building is Caribbean Sun Tan & Spa. "The workers there are so kind and the clothes they sell are very cute and trendy," eighth grader Livi Adams said.

The 31:25 Boutique

Andie Kephart, Reporter • April 30, 2024

A surprise assembly was shown at the school. Little did the students know, it was a whole performance. Eight grader Mackenzie Dickson said, "I didn't expect that at all, but it was really fun."

Being Yourself is the Best Style

Fin Reed, Reporter • April 16, 2024

Coffee! Coffee On 3rd in Duncansville is a cute, small business coffee shop. Coffee on 3rd is owned by a small family that lives here in Altoona and is open about their faith and sharing smiles through coffee! The founder and owner of Ashlyn Dugan said, "We share faith, so I think the biggest accomplishment is one having good coffee and just being a good ground for the community!"

Coffee on 3rd

Lydia Schimansky, Reporter • April 10, 2024

Pretty Poppy! This is Poppy the Dachshund. She was two-years-old, and enjoyed naps, playing with toys and eating bell peppers. According to her owner Lydia Schimansky, "I love Poppy so much, I couldn't have asked for a better dog!"

Dogs On Walks

Emma Hovan, Reporter • April 10, 2024

Crazy for crepes! Located in Hollidaysburg is Allegheny Creamery & Crepes. The address is 505 Allegheny St, Hollidaysburg, Pa. "I love this restaurant. It is one of my favorites. The service is quick and friendly, and the food is delicious," Charlie Kephart said.

Allegheny Creamery & Crepes

Andie Kephart, Reporter • April 2, 2024

Licari Boutique up and running! Licari is located in the Walmart Plaza and is just beginning to get its feet off of the ground. They are planning to put a sign up outside and have the public know just where to get the best aesthetic shirts, dresses and much more accessories!

Licari Boutique ready to be seen!

Ella Heverly, Reporter • April 2, 2024

Vibrant vintage! Owner Ashlie McMullin has been selling retro items since 2013. McMullin said, "I really just try to sell items that I truly love and gravitate towards, which could be a t-shirt from the '90s, a '70s black light poster or '80s patches!"

Moonstruck Vintage Finds

Londyn Runk, Reporter • April 2, 2024

LTD Academy girls smile big! The level six team, right here in Altoona, is very excited to score big in all of their apparatuses in the Philadelphia Convention Center. They chose to dress up as softball players for their pink outfit of choice.

Pink Gymnastics Meet

Ella Heverly, Reporter • March 4, 2024

Reversed room! This is the museum room inspired by the Pittsburgh Penguins. In this room, you were supposed to strike a pose, then rotate the image to make it appear as if you were defying gravity. Second grader Claire Hovan said, "This was my favorite room cause I looked super cool and like a wizard magic person."

Museum Of Illusions Pittsburgh

Emma Hovan, Reporter • March 4, 2024

Delicious cookies! The s'mores and Oreo cookies are only $3 and enough for two people. They have different cookies each day.

The Dirty Soda Shack

Andie Kephart, Reporter • March 1, 2024

Kindness Week!

Lydia Schimansky, reporter • February 27, 2024

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