CONTENTS
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.
spring 2026 features
8 Celtic Connections Irish step dancing is a unique cultural art form that may have begun as early as the 1600s!
12 Petal Pushers A guide to local garden nurseries where the season comes alive with colorful annuals, native perennials, flowering trees and more.
18 Blissful Escapes From exfoliating scrubs to restorative massages, treat yourself to a spring spa treatment designed to renew skin, relax muscles, and welcome the warmer months.
22 Spring Forward: Essential Home Improvements for 2026 Fresh design, smarter tech, and sustainable living take center stage.
39 departments
2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Chartiers Valley 30 Collier Township News 31 Chartiers Valley School District News 40 IN the Burgh: Exploring the Old Allegheny
County Jail
sponsored content
Industry Insights |
11 |
Title Insurance: Blue Sky Closing Services, Inc. |
27 |
Remodeling: Legacy Remodeling |
Business Spotlights |
17 |
Beinhauer Cremation & Burial Services |
21 |
Kitty Co. Cat Rescue & Lounge |
23 |
Shly Deck & Fence |
on the cover
The Chartiers Valley High School Dance Troupe competed at the National Dance Team Championship, proudly representing the district on one of the biggest stages in the country. Competing against elite programs from across the nation, the troupe delivered an outstanding performance and earned second place in their category. See story on page 39. Photo by Sonja Svihla.
CHARTIERS VALLEY ❘ SPRING 2026 1