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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 .
summer 2024 features
12 on the cover North Hills High School Drama Club dazzled audiences with its 2024 spring musical performances of “ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ” on March 15-17 and 21-23 . See story on page 12 . Photo by Heather Pelat .
14 Endless Summer Local senior softball players take the game to a new level .
18 Days of Summer ! Your guide to the best festivals , fairs , outdoor concerts and more !
25 No Place Like Home What you need to know if you ’ re dipping your toe into the housing market this summer .
29 Rollin ’ on the Rivers , Lakes and Ponds Here are some fabulous locations to enjoy water activities in your neck of the woods .
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2 From the CEO 8 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Ross Township 10 IN Good Taste : Joey Hilty , Owner and Chef ;
Emily Slagel , Co-Owner , The Vandal 12 IN Events : NHHS Presents ‘ The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ’ 32 IN the Burgh : Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
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