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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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Shaler Township had some new seasonal employees to help clear out several overgrown areas of the township. Photo by Amanda Jennings.
32 Oh, What Fun! Where the season sparkles— your ultimate guide to holiday happenings.
40 Merry & Bright Here’ s a list of some of the most popular light displays in the area to get you and your family in the holiday spirit!
42 Mistletoe & Markets Holiday markets are the perfect place to find a little bit of magic( and a lot of presents).
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6 From the CEO 8 Township of Shaler News 18 Reserve Township News 22 Shaler Area School District News 30 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Shaler Area
48 IN the Burgh: The Magic of‘ The Nutcracker’
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Industry Insight 46 Funeral Home: Perman Funeral Home & Cremation Service31
Business Spotlight 31 Guardian Angels Home Care Services, Inc.
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