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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Carlynton-Montour 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.
features
winter 2025
38 on the cover
Carlynton won a Gene Kelly Award for Outstanding Scenic Design for last spring’ s production of“ Hadestown: Teen Edition.” See page 38. Photo courtesy of Aaron Lenk.
12 Oh, What Fun! Where the season sparkles— your ultimate guide to holiday happenings.
16 Mistletoe & Markets Holiday markets are the perfect place to find a little bit of magic( and a lot of presents).
21 Special Section: The Classroom of Tomorrow What’ s shaping education in 2026?
28 Merry & Bright Here’ s a list of some of the most popular light displays in the area to get you and your family in the holiday spirit!
departments
2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in
Carlynton-Montour 10 IN Events: Holy Trinity Ukrainian Food Fest 31 Carlynton School District News 40 IN the Burgh: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Creates Magic with‘ The Nutcracker’
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Business Spotlights 9 Shly Deck & Fence 23 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School
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