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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Mars 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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Mars New Year Festival, held June 6 – 7, brought space-themed excitement to downtown with NASA exhibits, a Robotics Village, STEAM activities, live music and a record-breaking drone light show that featured 200 drones lighting up the night sky. See story on page 8. Photo by Ralph LoVuolo. fall 2025
10 Fall Festival Fever!
As autumn approaches, let the fall fun begin! Pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests, hayrides, haunted houses and more await!
18 Happy Tails
Local pet shops with treats, toys and pet accessories for your dog or cat. Plus, pet bakeries that offer awesome pawsome gourmet cookies, cakes, biscuits and more for canines and kitties.
23 Special Real Estate Section: Home Sweet Home
Buying and selling trends and tips for the suburbs of Pittsburgh.
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2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Mars Area 8 IN Events: Mars New Year 30 Mars Area School District News 32 IN the Burgh: Monster Pumpkins Festival
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Business Spotlight 17 Little House Learning Center
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