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18 Special Section: Insurance
Insurance acts as a safety net for life’s unexpected turns, and
determining the right policy for your specific situation is key.
20 Singing Her Way to the Big Time
White Oak resident, Felisha Aubrey, sings her heart out as
emerging R&B pop star Aubree Nicole.
23 Celebrate Spring
Shrug off the winter chill and welcome the warmer weather with
art, music, food and culture. Here’s a guide to the spring events
and festivals in your community.
27 Gardens Galore
Spring is the perfect time to visit a local public garden or even
join a garden club! Here are a few dozen ways to spring into the
sweet smells of the season.
on the cover
Mike Logan, former Pittsburgh Steeler, and Charley Kiss, Athletic Director of
McKeesport Area School District, during the National Football League’s
Super Bowl Honor Roll Presentation at McKeesport Area School District in
February. McKeesport Area received four Wilson Golden Footballs to honor its
four alumni who have taken part in a Super Bowl. See article on page 46.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
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IN Events: 52nd Medallion Ball
IN the Loop: What’s news in McKeesport Area
IN Good Taste: John Yianni Papageorgiou, Chef and Co-Owner, Acropolis
Gyro House & Grille
IN Events: Film Premiere of Dravosburg Documentary
City of McKeesport News
McKeesport Area School District News
IN Focus: McKeesport at a Glance
See Excela Health page 11
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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.