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18 Accomplished Appreciation
More than 150,000 troops and veterans’ families helped
by Mt. Lebanon charity.
21 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
33 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
40 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.
44 Making a Difference Through Dance
Local dance studio’s charity is changing lives by giving
back.
49 Endless Summer Fun!
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on the cover
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with
community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies,
family-friendly destinations and other summertime treats.
56 The Joy of Music
Peters Township resident is nurturing and educating the
next generation of musicians and music lovers.
Mt. Lebanon twins Bailey and Aubrey Goldtrap enjoy the fresh
fruits and vegetables offered at the local farmers market on
Saturday mornings in downtown Mt. Lebanon. See article on
page 33. Photo by Nicole Tafe.
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From the Publisher
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IN Events: The Mt. Lebanon Junior
Women’s Club Holds ‘Spectacular!
Spectacular!’ Benefiting The
Education Partnership
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Mt. Lebanon Public Library
IN the Loop: What’s News
in Mt. Lebanon
IN Good Taste: Ronald
Sopko III, Executive Manager
Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
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IN Focus: Mt. Lebanon at a Glance
IN Events: Hoover PTA
and Brownie Troop 52714
Paint the Playground
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Business Spotlights
23 Michele Leone, Southwest
Florida Properties
28 The Trecenti Group
31 Santel Landscaping
32 South Hills Honda
Industry Insights
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Mow Mulch & More
Escajeda Masonry
Cool Springs Associates
Torrente of Upper St. Clair
9 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger
McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
13 Parenting: The Goddard School
39 Auto Safety: Farmers Insurance Ted Ferdinand Agency
41 Your Taxes: Reddinger, Will, Gallagher
& Dickert LLC
IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Mt. Lebanon 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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