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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the McKeesport 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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The 66th annual International Village brought visitors to a new location for this time-honored tradition of ethnic food, fun and entertainment. It moved across Renziehausen Park to Long and Schettino fields and included a bonus concert on the Lions Bandshell stage. Photo by Ralph LoVuolo. fall 2026
10 A Century of Faith First United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years in McKeesport.
14 Great Autumn Escapes Five unbe-leaf-able drives from Pittsburgh to catch peak color.
18 Sweater Weather and Fall Festivals Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches— unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable.
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4 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in McKeesport 8 IN Events: McKeesport’ s 66th Annual
International Village 12 INsider’ s Weekend Getaway: Ligonier 24 City of McKeesport News 32 McKeesport Area School District News 40 IN the Burgh: Halloween Haunts
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