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.

32 Roots of Change Kathleen Stanley is helping to reshape Sharpsburg through compassion, connection and a bold vision for affordable housing.

38 Outdoor Dining in the City Summer is here and the patios are open! Check out these Pittsburgh spots with alfresco dining options and enjoy great food in the great outdoors.

42 Summer Scoop! Festivals, food, music and more— here’ s what area communities have lined up for the season.

55 Special Section: Pittsburgh Suburbs are a National Hotspot Our region has been named among the top 10 housing markets for 2026.

Incoming kindergarten student Christopher Miele“ signs on” in anticipation of attending Fairview Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. All of the district’ s incoming kindergartners had the opportunity to visit their new schools and sign on as future Foxes. See photos on page 17.

6 From the CEO 8 Fox Chapel Area School District News 30 IN the Loop: What’ s News in

Fox Chapel Area 36 IN Events: Fox Chapel Day 64 IN the Burgh: Happy Trails

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