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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 .
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Merry ! Events and festivities to ring in the holiday season .
38 Full Mind and Body Health ! A head-to-toe guide to staying healthy — inside and out .
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There will be a yearlong celebration in 2025 for Shaler Township ’ s 125th anniversary . Stay tuned for a schedule of events ! Photo by Primetime Shots .
44 Sweeten the Season ! Christmas candies and chocolates make great gifts and stocking stuffers . Here are just some of the local candy shops where you can find something special for those on your list . departments
2 From the CEO 6 Shaler Township News 14 Reserve Township News 18 Shaler Area School News 26 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Shaler Area 28 IN Good Taste : Raymond Mikesell ,
Chef and Owner , Wild Rosemary Bistro 30 IN Person : Erin Blechman 48 IN the Burgh : A Rink Like No Other
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Industry Insight
43 Funeral Home : Perman Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Business Spotlight
27 Private Industry Council , Pre-K Counts
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