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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Hampton 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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This year’ s Hampton Community Day took place on Thursday, July 3 at Hampton Community Park with games, inflatables, vendors, food trucks, live music and a fabulous fireworks display at dusk. See story on page 8. Photo by Ralph LoVuolo.
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10 Fall Festival Fever! As autumn approaches, let the fall fun begin! Pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests, hayrides, haunted houses and more await!
16 Happy Tails Local pet shops with treats, toys and accessories for your dog or cat. Plus, pet bakeries that offer awesome pawsome gourmet cookies, cakes, biscuits and more for canines and kitties.
21 Home Sweet Home Buying and selling trends and tips for the suburbs of Pittsburgh.
28 The Art of Pet Pampering A guide to ultimate pet happiness.
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2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Hampton 8 IN Events: Hampton Community Day 32 IN the Burgh: Monster Pumpkins Festival
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Industry Insight 14 Funeral Home: Perman Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Business Spotlight 20 Compass Real Estate
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