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11 Real Estate: Beautiful Abodes
New housing developments in our north, east, and south
communities.
20 The Mansion on the Hill
Kathy Raunikar, executive director of the Young Women’s
Christian Association (YWCA) of Westmoreland County,
discusses the organization’s mission to eliminate racism
and empower women and the historic mansion it calls
home.
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on the cover
Students at GSMS raised money during Breast Cancer Awareness month
by selling “memory blocks” that were later compiled into the quilt
pictures. Holding the finished product are (l to r): Student Council officers
Emma Andrasko, Jordan Mitchell, Abby Priolo and Audrey Johnson. More
information about this project can be found on page 28.
departments
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From the Publisher
IN Good Taste: Chef Eric
Schwarzmeier of Cibo Piazza
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IN the Loop: What’s News in
Greensburg-Salem
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IN Events
School News
IN the Know: Small, But
Incredibly Charming
Slickville
IN Person: Henry Taliercio
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Business Spotlight
16 Dining Out : Pittsburgh Barbecue Company
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