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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.
summer 2026 features
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Haleigh Halbrock stars as Elsa singing“ Let It Go” in the ice palace. Photo by Kelly Halbrock.
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Uniquely Yours Tea Room Step inside one of the best-kept secrets in the South Hills.
12 Summer Scoop! Festivals, food, music and more— here’ s what area communities have lined up for the season.
18 Pickleball Fever Hits the South Hills How courts are becoming the hottest summer hangout in the south suburbs.
22 Eat, Drink and Be Airy! Summer is almost here and the patios are open! Check out these local spots with alfresco dining options and enjoy great food in the great outdoors.
26 Special Section: Pittsburgh Suburbs are a National Hotspot Our region has been named among the top 10 housing markets for 2026.
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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: Happy Trails
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Industry Insight 21 Remodeling: Legacy Remodeling
Business Spotlight 11 HBS Insurance Group – Kayla Sadler-Busbey, CIC
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