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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Fox Chapel 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.
features
8 on the cover
O’ Hara Elementary School staff members were ready to welcome students on the first day of the 2025-2026 school year. They are, from left to right, teacher Kaylee Galicic, program principal Kevin Smetak, teacher Kayla Walnoha, school counselor Rachel Machen, and teacher Katelyn Fanning. fall 2025
34 Oh, What Fun! Where the season sparkles— your ultimate guide to holiday happenings.
46 Merry & Bright Here’ s a list of some of the most popular light displays in the area to get you and your family in the holiday spirit!
53 Special Real Estate Section: Home Sweet Home Buying and selling trends and tips for the suburbs of Pittsburgh.
departments
6 From the CEO 8 Fox Chapel Area School District
State of the Schools 30 IN the Loop: What’ s News in
Fox Chapel Area 32 IN Events: Touch a Truck! 64 IN the Burgh: PBT’ s‘ The Nutcracker’
sponsored content
Industry Insights |
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Funeral Home: Perman Funeral Home & Cremation Services |
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Bone and Joint Health: Wellness Center for Bone & Joint Health |
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Selling Your Home: Berkshire Hathaway |
Business Spotlight 63 Community LIFE Senior Care
Professional Profile 51 Dental Care: Fox Chapel Advanced Dental Care
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