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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.
on the cover features summer 2026
Summer Fun Guide for picnics, Community Days, festivals & more! See story on page 14.
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12 Hitting All the Right Notes
Ross Township’ s resident orchestra, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic, celebrates 50 years of bringing accessible, highquality music to the region.
14 Summer Scoop
Festivals, food, music and more— here’ s what area communities have lined up for the season.
24 Eat, Drink and Be Airy!
Summer is almost here and the patios are open! Check out these local spots with alfresco dining options and enjoy great food in the great outdoors.
30 Outdoor Dining in the City
Take a look at some Pittsburgh city spots that offer rooftop and patio dining.
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2 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Ross Township 10 IN Events: North Hills High School Musical 32 IN the Burgh: Happy Trails
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