CONTENT
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.
winter 2018
14 Ringing in the Season
Ring Pittsburgh, southwestern PA’s community handbell
choir, brings a unique art form to Pittsburgh and its
surrounding communities this holiday season and
throughout the year.
18 Holiday Cheer!
From festive lighting ceremonies and concerts to
Christmas parades and Santa sightings, there’s no
shortage of things to do and see this season!
23 Special Section: Health for the Whole Family
Advice to help parents, kids—and pets—embrace a
healthier lifestyle.
32 Pamper Your Pet
Here’s a list of just some of the local groomers that will
leave your cat or dog feeling pawsitively purrfect.
departments
4 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in
Ross Township
10 IN Good Taste: Joseph Piccirilli, Owner,
424 Walnut
12 IN Events: Ross Township Community Day
37 North Hills School District News
46 Ross Township News
64 IN Focus: Ross Township at a Glance
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Industry Insights
7 Selling Your Home: Bierker Enterprizes LLC
9 Plumbing: Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
11 Family Law: Cook & Associates
Business Spotlights
13 Realty One Group - Jacob Rady
17 Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
26 LIFE Pittsburgh
31 INPAX
36 Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors
66 Club Pilates
North Hills Middle School educator Joe Welch
was selected as the 2018 National History Teacher
of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of
American History. Welch, who is the youngest
winner to date, was honored at a ceremony in
New York City in October. See story on page 40.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
ROSS TOWNSHIP
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