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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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spring 2026
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Swing into spring! Get your garden on by visiting the wonderful nurseries and garden centers in your neighborhood. See page 10
8 Suds-ational! Gibsonia resident Laura Bogacz blends creativity and science to create vibrant, small-batch soaps that turn an everyday ritual into something special.
10 Petal Pushers A guide to local garden nurseries where the season comes alive with colorful annuals, native perennials, flowering trees and more.
18 Blissful Escapes From exfoliating scrubs to restorative massages, treat yourself to a spring spa treatment designed to renew skin, relax muscles, and welcome the warmer months.
23 Spring Forward: Essential Home Improvements for 2026 Fresh design, smarter tech, and sustainable living take center stage.
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2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Hampton
32 IN the Burgh: The Old Allegheny County Jail
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Industry Insight 30 Funeral Home: Perman Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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