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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.
features fall 2026
12 The Lincoln Connection Our area was once the home of an important Civil War general, James Adam Ekin.
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Jefferson Hills Public Library celebrates Love Your Library this September. Learn more about the heart of the library on page 41. Pictured left to right: Bodhi, River, Jessica, Oliver Jess, Elliot, Chelsie, Paisley, Katie, Val, Anna, Julia, Anthony, Pete, Anna Marie, Alyssa, Isabella.
16 Great Autumn Escapes Five unbe-leaf-able drives from Pittsburgh to catch peak color.
20 Sweater Weather and Fall Festivals Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches— unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable.
27 Special Section: Professional Services Trusted advisors for life’ s important decisions.
departments
4 From the CEO 8 IN the Loop: What’ s News in
West Jefferson Hills 10 INsider’ s Weekend Getaway: Ligonier, PA 32 West Jefferson Hills School District News 36 Borough of Jefferson Hills News 44 Pleasant Hills Borough News 48 IN the Burgh: 8 Great Halloween Haunts
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Industry Insights 1 Legal Insight: Covelli & Piscione Law Offices, P. C. 29 Medicare: Cusumano Insurance Agency
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