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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.
features
8 on the cover
Ross Township celebrated community and Independence Day on Saturday, June 29 with a festive parade along Perry Highway and an evening of family-friendly activities, food, live music and fireworks at the municipal center. See story on page 6. Photo by Ralph LoVuolo. fall 2025
10 Fall Festival Fever!
As autumn approaches, let the fall fun begin! Pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests, hayrides, haunted houses and more await!
16 Happy Tails
Local pet shops with treats, toys and pet accessories for your dog or cat. Plus, pet bakeries that offer awesome pawsome gourmet cookies, cakes, biscuits and more for canines and kitties.
21 Special Real Estate Section: Home Sweet Home
Buying and selling trends and tips for the suburbs of Pittsburgh.
26 Special Section: The Art of Pet Pampering
A guide to ultiimate pet happiness.
28 Fall-tastic Farmers Markets
It’ s harvest season, and local farmers markets are filling up with autumn bounty.
departments
2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Ross Township 8 IN Events: Ross Township Celebrates Fourth of July 32 IN the Burgh: Monster Pumpkins Festival
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