Aes_Should_Die t1_ix18zrl wrote on November 19, 2022 at 11:32 PM

Reply to comment by C4bl3Fl4m3 in Why do I find so many southeastern PA natives call the area “Central PA” when it’s not really central at all? by diffitt

People in the west do not think of Harrisburg as central. We think of State College as central PA. But, from the standpoint that it is between Pittsburgh and Philly, sure it’s central PA. 😂

C4bl3Fl4m3 t1_ix1cyes wrote on November 20, 2022 at 12:03 AM

There's Central, and then there's SOUTH Central. People in SC drop the word "South" for shortness; it's implied. Even we would admit that true "just Central" PA is, as you said, State College.

Plus, Harrisburg is the political capital of the state, so in that manner, it's central. With respect, there's nothing up in State College but a big ol' university in a tiny town, mountains and woods. (source: having visited a few times, and my partner is an ex-Nittany Lion.)