IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Peters 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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Peters Township Middle School presented Finding Nemo Jr., featuring a cast and crew of more than 100 students who brought the Australian sea to life in February. See story on page 36. Photo by Ralph LoVuolo.

44 Leap of Faith A grandfather’ s music, a grandson’ s vision and a cast of young performers came together to produce and perform an original musical rooted in faith and collaboration.

54 A Century of Standing Tall The historic Venetia School has evolved from a rural schoolhouse into a vibrant community hub— remaining an important part of the community for 100 years.

63 Special Section: Real Estate Pittsburgh suburbs are a national hotspot.

4 From the CEO 10 Peters Township News 14 Peters Township Public Library News 22 Peters Township Parks and Recreation News 32 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Peters Township 36 IN Events: Peters Township Middle School Presents Disney’ s‘ Finding Nemo, Jr.’ 40 IN Events: 17th Annual Symphony of Food 74 Peters Township School District News

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