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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Ross 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 .
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Fall brings crisp autumn breezes , leaves crunching underfoot , hot cider and a flurry of festivals . See page 16 for a list of events in your area . fall 2022
8 A Cut Above the Rest David Peters goes above and beyond the barbering norm at his shop in Ross Township .
10 History at Your Fingertips Ross Township Historical Society President , and North Hills High grad , John Schalcosky creates first-ever interactive historical map for the North Hills .
12 70 Years of Service The Perry Highland Women ’ s Association celebrates over 70 years of giving back to the community while welcoming new members to join the cause .
14 The View from the Top The North Park Water Tower gets a new lease on life .
16 Fall-tastic ! The end of summer doesn ’ t have to mean the end of outdoor family fun . Get spooked at a haunted house , kick up some leaves , or take advantage of the wide variety of fall festivals and activities in the area .
23 Special Section : Higher Education Students are looking at college and future careers , asking themselves what is most important , how to define success , and what will get them there .
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4 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in
Ross Township 31 2022 WPIAL North Hills High School
Football Schedule 32 IN the Burgh : Hip to Be Square
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Industry Insight 22 Family Law : Cook & Associates
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