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13 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
17 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
20 Full Circle Success
McKeesport and surrounding area string players come
together to make beautiful music as part of local youth
orchestra Opus II.
23 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with
community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies,
family-friendly destinations and other summertime treats!
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on the cover
28 Special Section: Personal Finance
Saving doesn’t always come easy, but with a little
planning, determination and self-control, you can get out
of the red.
On the cover (clockwise from top left): Kennedy Garvin, Ruby Garvin,
Drake Black and Alaurna Black give their approval of a tiger spray feature
during construction of the new Renzie Spray Ground, located in the heart
of Renziehausen Park. The city is planning a grand opening of this new
attraction on June 13. For more information, call 412.675.5020, ext. 605.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News
in McKeesport Area
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IN Person: Jamie Holmes, Founder
of Jamie’s Dream Team
McKeesport Area School
District News
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City of McKeesport News
IN Focus: McKeesport at a
Glance
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IN Good Taste: Anthony Spinola,
Owner, Acropolis Gyro House & Grille
See Excela Health page 10
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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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