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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the West Jefferson Hills 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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fall 2025
10 Sunflowers Galore! Leslee and Jay Schwirian share 500,000 sunflowers with the community.
12 Fall Festival Fever! As autumn approaches, let the fall fun begin! Pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests, hayrides, haunted houses and more await!
20 Happy Tails Local pet shops with treats, toys and accessories for your dog or cat. Plus, pet bakeries that offer awesome pawsome gourmet cookies, cakes, biscuits and more for canines and kitties.
25 Special Real Estate Section: Home Sweet Home Buying and selling trends and tips for the suburbs of Pittsburgh.
34 The Art of Pet Pampering A guide to ultimate pet happiness.
49 departments
4 From the CEO 8 IN the Loop: What’ s News in
West Jefferson Hills 40 West Jefferson Hills School District News 44 Borough of Jefferson Hills News 52 Pleasant Hills Borough News 56 IN the Burgh: Fall Fun of Monster
Pumpkin Proportion
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Industry Insights 1 Legal Insight: Covelli & Piscione Law Offices, P. C. 19 Protecting Your Money: Cusumano Insurance on the cover
Meet the passionate Jefferson Hills Public Library staff whose commitment has helped build a welcoming space for learning, connection, and growth over the past 10 years. Read more about the Love Your Library initiative and find out ways to be a part of the special 10th anniversary by flipping to page 49. Pictured left to right: Abby Diamond, Brandi Moyer, Sharon Abercrombie, Sharon Nissley, Toni Chekan, Rachel Brehm, and Caitlin Moyer Dinardo.
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