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41 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
53 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
58 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.
62 Setting Sights on Growth
Aspinwall Chamber of Commerce elects new president,
Jess Vukmir.
65 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with
community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies,
family-friendly destinations and other summertime treats.
on the cover
Hartwood Elementary School Principal Rachel Fischbaugh enjoys
some reading time with kindergarten students in the school’s
outdoor classroom. Photo by Primetime Shots.
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From the Publisher
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IN the Loop: What’s
News in Fox Chapel
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IN Good Taste: Michael Remes,
Corporate Chef, Burger21
Fox Chapel Area School
District News
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IN the Know: Pittsburgh’s
Other Zoos
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IN Events: Lauri Ann West
Community Center’s Grand
Opening Celebration
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IN Focus: Fox Chapel at a Glance
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Business Spotlights
Industry Insights
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7 Dealing with Addiction:
Gateway Rehab
29 Your Hearing: Eartique
33 Dental Care: Fox Chapel Advanced
Dental Care
Bittner King Dental
Northwood Realty - Linda Pelkofer
Farmers Insurance - Dan Rowe
Horizon Hospitality
Good Looks Eyewear
35 Family Law: Iwanyshyn & Associates
37 Funeral Services: Perman Funeral
Home, Inc.
45 Real Estate: Berkshire Hathaway Jane Siddons Herrmann
59 Your Finances: Confluence Financial
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