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18 Head in the Sand
Brian Convery uses his skill and imagination to create
spectacular sand sculptures on the beach.
21 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
27 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
31 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with
community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies,
family-friendly destinations and other summertime treats.
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on the cover
Veterans were honored at the Memorial Day parade and service
on May 30 in Shaler Township. See story on page 42.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
departments
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s
News in Shaler
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IN Good Taste: Michael Remes,
Corporate Chef, Burger21
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IN Person: Athletic
Trainer Steve Labate
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IN Events: Shaler Garden
Club’s Annual Plant Sale
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Business Spotlight
26 Peace Dental
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IN Events: Pittsburgh
Philharmonic
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Township News
Shaler Area School News
IN Focus: Shaler at a Glance
Industry Insights
15 Urgent Care/Family Care: AFC
Urgent Care
17 Financial Focus: Edward Jones - Matt
Dudkowski
20 Funeral Services: Perman Funeral
Home, Inc.
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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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