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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.
winter 2016
18 Bringing Bird Lovers to Science
The Neighborhood Nestwatch is expected to collect data
on 1,500 birds in Pittsburgh’s suburbs this year.
21 Special Section: Healthy Living
A head-to-toe guide to staying healthy internally and
externally.
27 Season of Giving
Looking to give back or volunteer as an individual or a
family this holiday season? Here are just some of the
organizations in your area that could use an extra hand to
help those in need.
35 Special Section: Senior Living
Finding the right adult day care center for your family’s
needs.
departments
2 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in Mars Area
8 IN Good Taste: Matthew Porco, Executive Chef
and Managing Partner, Emporio: A Meatball
Joint
10 IN Person: Kara Rocco
12 IN Events: 32nd Annual Mars Applefest
16 IN Events: Adams Township Community Day
38 School District News
40 IN Focus: Mars Area at a Glance
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on the cover
Ellery Paden, of Mars, enjoys a pony ride at the
Adams Township Community Day. See story and
photos on page 16.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
Industry Insights
9 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
14 Selling Your Home: Stephanie Kerchner, RE/MAX Select Realty
Business Spotlights
24 Finn Chiropractic Group
33 Little House Learning Center