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2016
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10 Kickin’ it into High Gear
West Mifflin Soccer Club on a new turf this fall.
13 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong competitor in
the real estate market.
19 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at one of the
local farmers markets in your community.
24 STEM Program—Popular Summer Pick
West Mifflin’s enhanced STEM gives kids entering middle school a leg
up on science.
27 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with community festivals,
outdoor concerts and movies, family-friendly destinations and other
summertime treats.
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Summer is the perfect time for residents of West Mifflin to enjoy fresh
produce, meats and dairy, baked goods and more from local farmers
markets and area farms. See article on page 19.
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From the Publisher
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IN Focus: West Mifflin at a Glance
IN the Loop: What’s News in West Mifflin
IN Good Taste: Ronald Sopko III, Executive Manager
Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
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Industry Insights
9 Eye Care: Associates in Ophthalmology
12 Dealing with Addiction: Gateway Rehab
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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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