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13 Pittsburgh Real Estate: Beautiful Abodes
New housing developments in our north, east, south and west
communities.
24 How to Choose the Right Lawyer
Questions that will help you determine if he or she is the right
choice for you.
34 Moon Graduate Authors Historical Book
Christopher Barraclough’s new book explores history of
Morganza Reform School.
38 To the Rescue
Animal Advocates celebrates 30 years of finding dogs and cats
loving homes.
40 Summer Day-cation
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Instead of jetting off to Disney World, visit a nearby museum or
take a relaxing day trip to a local park. Here are a few dozen
ideas for an enjoyable and economical alternative to a traditional
vacation — right in your own backyard.
44 Second Annual CASE Awards
IN Community Magazines’ Community Awards for Service
Excellence (CASE) honors unsung volunteers in Moon Township.
on the cover
Polly Snell of Mount Oliver holds Lucy, a domestic chihuahua, in front of
Animal Advocates on Wabash Ave. in the West End. Photo by Evan Sanders.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in
Moon Township
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IN Good Taste: Chef Jim Brinkman,
Hyeholde Restaurant
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IN Person: Joyce Gass
IN the Know: Moon Township
floral shop decorated Rolling
Stones’ private plane in fresh
flowers.
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Industry Insights
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Healthy Living: FASTER
Your Child: The Goddard School
Child Safety: Children’s Community Pediatrics
Your Health: Vital Health Chiropractic
Pain Management: Ohio Valley General Hospital
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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Moon Township 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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