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21 Special Section: Remix, Remodel, Remake
Improving your home is synonymous with improving your life.
Here are some amazing ways to transform your home into a place
you never want to leave.
30 Stepping Up...Again
Perpetual Bridgeville volunteer Joe Verduci fills vacant seat on
the borough’s council.
32 Special Section: Insurance
Insurance acts as a safety net for life’s unexpected turns, and
determining the right policy for your specific situation is key.
34 Modern Milk Man
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Chartiers Valley residents can enjoy farm-fresh foods from
The Family Cow’s deliveries throughout PA.
37 Celebrate Spring
Welcome the warmer weather with our guide to the spring
events and festivals in your area.
43 Gardens Galore
Spring is the perfect time to visit a local public garden or even join
a garden club! Here are a few dozen ways to spring into the sweet
smells of the season.
Char Valley senior Nicole Olkosky drives to the net against the Thomas
Jefferson Jaguars. Congratulations to the Colts players and coaches on a
great season. See photos and story on page 19. Photo by Primetime Shots.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Chartiers Valley
IN Good Taste: Chris Slaney, Chef and General Manager,
Pazzo An Italian Bistro
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IN Person: Bridgeville’s Lee Cristofano lauded for his work
with “Big Data”
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IN Events: WOMEN of SWPA Celebrates Symphony of Food
IN Events: 52nd Medallion Ball
IN Events: CV Girls Basketball takes it to the playoffs
IN Focus: Chartiers Valley at a Glance
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Industry Insight
Business Spotlights
13 Your Fitness: Fitness Fanatics
22 Premier Granite & Stone
26 412 Plumbing
36 Seton LaSalle
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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Chartiers Valley 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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