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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Norwin 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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The Hillcrest Innovation Lab ( HIL ), which officially opened at the start of the 2024-2025 school year , provides fifth and sixth grade students with a variety innovative learning experiences through Video Production , VR Goggles , and SmalLab Programming . See story on page 30 . fall 2024
10 Be Merry ! Events and festivities to ring in the holiday season .
14 Higher Education Trends and Changes As goals , values , and career aspirations shift , students coming out of high school are taking a hard look at their options before stepping into their future .
20 Sweeten the Season ! Christmas candies and chocolates make great gifts and stocking stuffers . Here are just some of the local candy shops where you can find something special for those on your list .
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2 From the CEO 4 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Norwin 6 IN Good Taste : Christian Frangiadis ,
Executive Chef and Partner , Spork 8 IN Events : Norwin Community Picnic 23 Norwin School District News 32 IN the Burgh : A Rink Like No Other
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