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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the West Allegheny 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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Through a regional partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, West Allegheny students are exploring human‐centered AI as a pathway to re‐envisioning the future of education. See story on page 30. Photo by Primetime Shots.
10 Celtic Connections
Irish step dancing is a unique cultural art form that may have begun as early as the 1600s!
12 Petal Pushers
A guide to local garden nurseries where the season comes alive with colorful annuals, native perennials, flowering trees and more.
18 Blissful Escapes
From exfoliating scrubs to restorative massages, treat yourself to a spring spa treatment designed to renew skin, relax muscles, and welcome the warmer months.
23 Spring Forward: Essential Home Improvements for 2026
Fresh design, smarter tech, and sustainable living take center stage.
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4 From the CEO
8 IN the Loop: What’ s News in West Allegheny
30 West Allegheny School District News
32 IN the Burgh: Exploring the Old Allegheny County Jail
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Business Spotlight 27 Shly Deck & Fence
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