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21 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
29 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
36 Special Section: Personal Finance
Saving doesn’t always come easy, but with a little
planning, determination and self-control, you can get out
of the red.
40 Lifetime of Service
Ninety-one-year-old D-Day veteran Norman Waldman is
still giving back and having fun.
45 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with
community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies,
family-friendly destinations and other summertime treats.
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on the cover
Tristan Slater and Emily Bartlow’s Minecraft-themed cake won the
$10,000 prize. See story on page 16.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s
News in Bethel Park
IN Good Taste: Corey Baker,
Executive Chef, Jacksons
Restaurant + Bar
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IN Person: Bethel Park’s
Tristan Slater Wins Food
Network’s ‘Cake Wars’
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Bethel Park School District News
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IN Focus: Bethel Park at a Glance
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Business Spotlights
Industry Insights
43 Mow Mulch & More
51 South Hills Honda
63 Cool Springs
11 Men’s Health: Low T Complete
Clinic
13 Parenting: The Goddard School
15 Beautiful Resting Place: