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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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winter 2024
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Ashlinn Berger is a talented ballerina who studies in Bridgeville and continues to excel ! See story on page 10 . Photo by Redford Photography .
10 On Her Toes Ashlinn Berger , a ballet student at Thomas Dance Studio in Bridgeville , is getting noticed nationally and abroad .
12 Sweeten the Season ! Christmas candies and chocolates make great gifts and stocking stuffers . Here are just some of the local candy shops where you can find something special for those on your list .
16 It ’ s Only Natural One of the highlights of Settlers Cabin Park is , of course , the historical cabin for which it ’ s named . But if you only explored the area around the cabin , you may have missed some beautiful natural trails and a lovely little waterfall .
20 Snow Much Fun ! Make the most of outdoor winter fun — ice skating , sledding , cross-country skiing , hiking and more !
23 Special Section : Full Mind and Body Health A head-to-toe guide to staying healthy — inside and out . departments
2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Chartiers Valley 8 IN Good Taste : Raymond Mikesell , Chef and
Owner , Wild Rosemary Bistro 30 Collier Township News 32 IN the Burgh : A Rink Like No Other
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Business Spotlight 19 Charter Homes
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