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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8 Strength Beyond Her Years Fort Couch Middle School student Juliette Hirzel pushes past limits to honor the legacy of World War II heroes.

12 Eat, Drink and Be Airy! Summer is almost here and the patios are open! Check out these local spots with alfresco dining options and enjoy great food in the great outdoors.

18 Summer Scoop! Festivals, food, music and more— here’ s what area communities have lined up for the season.

28 Pickleball Fever Hits the South Hills How courts are becoming the hottest summer hangout in the south suburbs.

33 Special Section: Pittsburgh Suburbs are a National Hotspot Our region has been named among the top 10 housing markets for 2026.

Pickleball courts are becoming one of the hottest summer hangouts in the South Hills. See story on page 28.

4 From the CEO 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Upper St. Clair

40 IN the Burgh: Happy Trails

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