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14 Full Circle Success
Plum and surrounding area string players come together to make
beautiful music as part of local youth orchestra Opus II.
17 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
25 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at one of
the local farmers markets in your community.
31 Endless Summer Fun!
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Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with community
festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, family-friendly
destinations and other summertime treats.
Summer is the perfect time for residents of Plum to enjoy fresh produce,
meats and dairy, baked goods and more from local farmers markets and
area farms. See article on page 25.
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From the Publisher
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IN Good Taste: Anthony Spinola, Owner, Acropolis Gyro House
& Grille
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IN Events: Pittsburgh Philharmonic Celebrates 40 Years
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IN Focus: Plum at a Glance
IN the Loop: What’s News in Plum
Plum Borough School News
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Industry Insight
10 Professional Growth: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Business Spotlight
23 Suncrest Homes
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