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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 .
december 2024 / january 2025 features
36 LevelUp Pickleball Club : A Game-Changer for Pittsburgh Bringing a passion for pickleball to the ’ Burgh .
44 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 .
50 Be Merry ! Events and festivities to ring in the holiday season .
59 Special Section : Full Mind and Body Health A head-to-toe guide to staying healthy — inside and out .
30 on the cover
Second graders Geneva Hinton and Adie Lieb from Pleasant Valley Elementary share their dance talents before a packed auditorium of family and friends during the school ’ s annual talent show . Admission to the event was a donation to the local food pantry and more than 475 items and nearly $ 100 in cash were collected at the event . See page 30 . Photo by Primetime Shots . departments
4 From the CEO 10 Peters Township News 14 Peters Township Parks and Recreation News 22 Peters Township Public Library News 30 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Peters Township 32 IN Events : PT Fire Department Open House 34 IN Good Taste : Raymond Mikesell , Chef and
Owner , Wild Rosemary Bistro 40 IN Events : PT Police Department Hosts
Public Safety Day 76 Peters Township School District News 80 IN the Burgh : A Rink Like No Other
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Real Estate : Coldwell Banker Realty - Leanne Dresmich |
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Your Finances : H Financial Management |
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Elder Law : Zacharia Brown |
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Physical Therapy : Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers |
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Your Health : UPMC Washington |
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Business Spotlights |
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Gatsby Glass of Southwest Pittsburgh |
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McMurray Rotary Club |
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St . Clair Health |
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