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20 Centennial Celebration
Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 100 years
of community service.
25 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong competitor
in the real estate market.
31 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 Miles of Style
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Scott Township resident offers boutique on wheels geared for
women on the go.
43 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with community festivals,
outdoor concerts and movies, family-friendly destinations and
other summertime treats.
Summer is the perfect time for Chartiers Valley residents to enjoy fresh
produce, meats and dairy, eggs, baked goods and more from local farmers
markets and area farms. See article on page 31.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Chartiers Valley
IN Good Taste: Ronald Sopko III, Executive Manager,
Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
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IN Events: Our Lady of Grace Dinner Auction
IN Events: BPL Spring Fashion Show
IN Events: BPL Taste of the Town
IN Focus: Chartiers Valley at a Glance
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Business Spotlights
8 South Hills Honda
37 Visionary Federal Credit Union
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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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