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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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Norwin students joined veterans and community members at the Lamp Theatre to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V-J Day through music, service, and remembrance.
Photo by Primetime Shots. fall 2025
10 Fall Festival Fever! With autumn officially here, it’ s time to join in the fall fun! Pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests, hayrides, haunted houses and more await.
14 Happy Tails Local pet shops with treats, toys and accessories for your dog or cat. Plus, pet bakeries that offer awesome pawsome gourmet cookies, cakes, biscuits and more for canines and kitties.
19 Home Sweet Home Buying and selling trends and tips for the suburbs of Pittsburgh. departments
6 From the CEO 8 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Norwin 28 Norwin School District News 36 North Huntingdon Township News 40 IN the Burgh: Monster Pumpkins Festival
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Business Spotlight 7 Westmoreland Youth Ballet
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