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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Kindergarten goes to high school! Rory Rothermund is about to begin her Journey of a Highlander starting kindergarten at Baldwin High School while McAnnulty Elemtentary School undergoes a year of transformative renovation. Rory’ s senior classmate Reese Phelan looks out for her with a special bond created during the Pre-K program where the two have become great friends!
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8 Hitting All the Right Notes Coloratura soprano Virginia( Ginnie) Schaap has helped students discover the wonderful world of music, while doing what she loves.
12 Great Autumn Escapes Five unbe-leaf-able drives from Pittsburgh to catch peak color.
18 Sweater Weather and Fall Festivals Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches— unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable.
67 Special Section: Professional Services Trusted advisors for life’ s important decisions.
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2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in
Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall 10 INsider’ s Weekend Getaway: Ligonier 25 Brentwood Borough School District News 35 Baldwin-Whitehall School
District News 44 Baldwin Borough News 49 Brentwood Borough News 72 IN the Burgh: Halloween Haunts
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Industry Insights 1 Legal Insight: Covelli & Piscione Law Offices, P. C. 16 Remodeling: Legacy Remodeling, Inc. 69 Closing Services: Blye Sky Closing
Business Spotlight 48 Miller’ s Ace Hardware
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