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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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McKeesport Area High School students grow, learn, and are provided opportunities to succeed through the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. See story on page 32.
Photo by Adam / Primetime Shots.
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8 Chill Out, Go Out! From slopes to skating loops to snowy strolls, here’ s where to embrace the season and make the outdoors your playground.
10 Merry & Bright Here’ s a list of some of the most popular light displays in the area to get you and your family in the holiday spirit!
13 Special Section: The Classroom of Tomorrow What’ s Shaping Education in 2026?
18 Get Ready for Winter A winter preparedness guide for your home and car.
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4 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in McKeesport 24 City of McKeesport News 32 McKeesport Area School District News 40 IN the Burgh: PBT’ s‘ The Nutcracker’
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