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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.
spring 2018
20 Spring Rejuvenation
Say ‘So long’ to winter and treat yourself to some much-
needed pampering. Relax and revitalize your body with a
facial, massage, body wrap, manicure, pedicure and more
at one of the many spas in your area.
25 Special Section: What’s Trending in Home
Improvement
The hottest trends for smart home design, bathroom and
kitchen makeovers, interior decorating, home office space,
windows and doors, outdoor patios, decks and landscaping.
36 Get the Dirt on Spring Fun!
Flowers are starting to bloom and the sun is shining. It’s time
to shed the winter doldrums and swing into spring with some
fun festivals and event s around town.
departments
6 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in Ross Township
12 IN Good Taste: John and Wendy Cibula,
Owners, Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant
14 IN Events: North Hills Middle School and
High School Winter Art Show
18 IN Events: Memorial Park Church Presents
Twilight Night
44 North Hills School District News
52 Township News
72 IN Focus: Ross Township at a Glance
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Industry Insights
9 Family Law: Cook & Associates
28 Plumbing: Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
Business Spotlights
11 Schellhaas Funeral Home
17 Dialysis Clinic Inc.
31 Green Landscaping
32 A-1 Concrete Leveling
34 Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
on the cover
The Ross Community Center offers yoga,
pickleball, preschool soccer, excerise classes for
seniors, line dancing, Zumba, yarn class, wood
carving class, ballet, jazz, pilates and more! See a
list of classes and programs starting on page 59.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
ROSS TOWNSHIP
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SPRING 2018
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