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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Upper St. Clair 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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14 Green Light Gala Helps to End Stigma Associated with Mental Illness More than $ 135,000 raised for National Alliance on Mental Illness.
28 Barnyard Beer Benefit on Tap Rotarian fundraiser has raised nearly $ 30K for Gilfillan Farm.
32 Library Revival Allegheny County Library Association( ACLA) libraries are at the epicenter of shifts in education and workforce development.
36 The Many Faces of Hunger in the South Hills South Hills Interfaith Movement( SHIM) is helping local individuals meet basic needs and move toward self‐sufficiency.
39 Special Section: Home Improvement Get inspired with these amazing smart home, outdoor kitchen and bathroom makeover ideas.
57 All Things Spring! Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways to enjoy the spring season— right in your own backyard.
64 Parks & Recreation Whether you love to bird-watch, picnic, bike or fish, there’ s a perfect park nearby to help put some spring back in your step.
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The Center for Theater Arts presented its annual high school musical,“ Footloose,” Jan. 26-28 at the Upper St. Clair High School Auditorium. The cast included more than 80 students from the South Hills representing six different school districts. Pictured( l to r): Harrison Burgess, Tyler Pintea( not seen), Nick Karla, Will Aracri, Tommy O’ Brien, Sam D’ vorin, Richard Magyan, Jack Silverman and Jacob Malizio. See story and photos on page 20. Photo by Donna Zang. spring 2017
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4 From the Publisher 8 IN the Loop: What’ s News In Upper St. Clair 12 IN Good Taste: Buzz, Sushi Chef, Umai 20 IN Events: CTA Presents‘ Footloose’ 24 IN Events: USC Kids Celebrate Martin Luther
King Jr. Day 72 IN Focus: Upper St. Clair at a Glance sponsored content
Industry Insights |
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Skin Care: Jeunesse Global |
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Parenting: The Goddard School |
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Your Finances: Botkin Family Wealth Management |
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Dental Health: South Hills Dental Arts |
Business Spotlights |
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Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky |
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Cool Springs Associates |
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Torrente of Upper St. Clair |
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Woodville House |
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Wild Rose Landscape Design |
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PVSEC |
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EXP Realty- Erica Shulsky |
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Wellington Real Estate |
Dining Out 71 Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
53 Professional Profiles
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