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54 Rowing on the Rivers
The Peters Township Rowing Club brings a new sports
opportunity to students of the South Hills.
57 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
73 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
79 Special Section: Personal Finance
Saving doesn’t always come easy, but with a little planning,
determination and self-control, you can get out of the red.
84 On a Mission to Serve
on the cover
89 Endless Summer Fun!
Peters Township seniors Erin Hannegan (front) and Shannon
Hannegan. See article on page 54. Photo by Nicole Tafe.
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with community
festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, family-friendly
destinations and other summertime treats.
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From the Publisher
Township News
IN the Loop: What’s News in
Peters Township
IN Good Taste: Ronald Sopko
III, Executive Manager,
Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
IN Person: Actress Natalie
Palamides
sponsored
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IN Events: McMurray Art
League’s ‘Cityscapes’
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IN Events: PT Character
Counts
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IN Events: PT Library’s Taste
of the Township
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School District News
Oakland Catholic students promote faith and education in
Guatemala.
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IN Focus: Peters at a Glance
content
Industry Insights
9 Divorce and Family Law:
Strassburger McKenna Gutnick
& Gefsky
34 Parenting: The Goddard School
41 Dealing With Addiction: Gateway
Rehab
44 VA Healthcare: Zacharia & Brown
Elder Law Attorneys
Business Spotlights
47 Pet Health: Healthy Pet Products
59 Michele Leone, Realtor
87 South Hills Honda
49 Your Health: Washington Health
System
62 Benjamin Marcus Homes
88 Mow Mulch & More
52 Skin Care: Jeunesse
56 Auto Safety: Ted Ferdinand Farmers Insurance
68 Sandy Goldstein / The Gold Team Keller Williams
80 Baculik Insurance
95 South Hills Pet Rescue
Seraly Eye Care Associates
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81 Botkin Family Wealth Management
82 Your Finances: H Financial
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