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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Keystone Oaks 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
8 Celtic Connections Irish step dancing is a unique cultural art form that may have begun as early as the 1600s!
10 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.
16 Petal Pushers A guide to some local garden nurseries where the season comes alive with colorful annuals, native perennials, flowering trees and more.
22 Rally, Relax, Repeat LevelUp Pickleball Club’ s Baseline Bar and Grille turns pickleball into an all-day hang with fresh food, drinks, and a cool social vibe.
25 Spring Forward: Essential Home Improvements for 2026 Fresh design, smarter tech, and sustainable living take center stage.
30 Local History Connected to the Month of February Some interesting February-related stories tied to Pittsburgh neighborhoods and suburbs.
8 departments
2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in
Keystone Oaks 32 IN the Burgh: Exploring the Old
Allegheny County Jail
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Industry Insight 15 Title Insurance: Blue Sky Closing Services on the cover
Kate DeYoung has taken lessons at Shovlin Academy for 12 years, competing at the Open Championship level. Step dancers sometimes start as young as 5 years old to master the intricate steps! See story on page 8.
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