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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.
august/
september
2018
44 New PTHS Breaks Ground
The current Peters Township High School building turns 50 this
year as the district moves forward with construction of a new
high school building.
50 Fall Fun Guide
“Leaf” summer behind and fall into fun! We’ve rounded up
the most delightful events to add to your fall festival bucket
list.
59 Special Section: Education
Technology in the Classroom—Changing the Future of
Teaching and Learning
68 Dancing Through Life
Peters Township’s Ultimate Dance Complex teaches and
inspires Brianna Rodgers to be the best dancer she can be.
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From the Publisher
Peters Township News
IN the Loop: What’s News in Peters Township
IN Good Taste: Art Mitchell, Owner,
Trolley Stop Inn
IN Person: Peters Township Middle School’s
Mary Collins
IN Events: Annual Peters Township
Touch-A-Truck
IN Events: 40th Annual Community Day
Peters Township School District News
IN Focus: Peters Township at a Glance
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on the cover
Daniel Mutschler takes the wheel of his
favorite big rig at the annual Peters Township
Touch‑A‑Truck. See story and photos on page 38.
Photo by Nicole Tafe.
Industry Insights
31 Veterinary Services: Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty &
Emergency Center
33 Home Repair: A-1 Concrete Leveling
35 Your Health: Washington Health System
41 Chiropractic: Skraitz Chiropractic
43 Maximize Your Outdoor Space: Miller’s Ace Hardware
49 Your Finances: H Financial Services
Business Spotlights
60 Bowers School House Preschool & Learning Center
67 Zacharia Brown
71 Lorenzi Building Products
77 Paramount Senior Living
Dining Out
65 The Porch at Siena
PETERS TOWNSHIP
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