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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Shaler 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 spring 2025 on the cover
Shaler Area High School served up another crowd-pleasing musical with this year’ s production of“ Guys & Dolls.” Congratulations to Christian Mendoza and Jordan Fowler, and the entire cast and crew. Photo by Primetime Shots.
38 Bowling is Back— and Rolling Strong! The business of bowling is on the rise and adapting to changing demographics and advancements in technology. Visit some bowling lanes in your neck of the woods for great family fun.
42 What Could Be Sweeter? The love story of Frank and Athena Sarris paved the way for the sweet creation of local gem Sarris Candies.
45 Home Improvement Special Section: Spring Refresh! Get your home ready for the warmer months with these 12 areas of indoor and outdoor maintenance projects.
50 Walking: It’ s Not Just for Steps Anymore Walking had once been a fitness challenge. Now, it’ s a cherished tradition.
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6 From the CEO 8 Township of Shaler News 17 Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company 18 Reserve Township News 22 Borough of Millvale News 26 Shaler Area School District News 34 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Shaler Area 36 IN Good Taste: Jamie Warden, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Cinderlands Beer Company 56 IN the Burgh: Pearl of a Pub
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Industry Insight 53 Funeral Home: Perman Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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