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23 Special Section: Home Improvement
Improving your home is synonymous with improving your life. Here
are some amazing ways to transform your home into a place you
never want to leave.
34 Golden Girl
Pine-Richland student Chelsea Carver earns Girl Scouts’ highest
honor.
37 Celebrate Spring
Shrug off the winter chill and welcome the warmer weather with
art, music, food and culture. Here’s a guide to the spring events and
festivals in your community.
42 Special Section: Insurance
Insurance acts as a safety net for life’s unexpected turns, and
determining the right policy for your specific situation is key.
47 Gardens Galore
Spring is the perfect time to visit a local public garden or even join
a garden club! Here are a few dozen ways to spring into the sweet
smells of the season.
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With generous donations from Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and
other local supporters, Chelsea Carver, 16, created five demonstration gardens at the
entrance to Marshall Lake in North Park. See story on page 34. Photo by Nicole Tafe.
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IN Events: Daddy/Daughter
2 From the Publisher
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Valentine’s Day Dance
8 IN the Loop: What’s
News in Pine-Richland
IN Events: 52nd Medallion Ball
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IN Good Taste: Scott Croyle, 52
School District News
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Executive Chef, Table 86 by
Hines Ward
IN Focus: Pine-Richland at a
56
Glance
IN Person: Wellness Coach
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Nick Majoris
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LMS Greenhouse & Nursery
Scott & Christie Eyecare Assoc.
Dan Ryan Builders
Thoma Funeral Home
Saint Alexis School
Good Looks Eyecare
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Industry Insights
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Dry Cleaning: Owl Cleaners
Career Development: Cardinal Wuerl
North Catholic
Financial Focus: Edward Jones Matt Dudkowski
Child Care: The Goddard School
Mitigation: FireDEX Pittsburgh
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