CONTENT
IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the West Mifflin 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.
summer 2017
12 Little Free Libraries to Pop Up All Over West Mifflin
A love of reading is driving the “Take-a-Book, Leave-a-Book”
concept.
15 Real Estate Special Section: Home Sweet Home
Timely advice for consumers ready to buy, sell or build a
home.
20 The Many Faces of Hunger in the South Hills
South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is helping local
individuals meet basic needs and move toward
self‑sufficiency.
22 Cool It!
If you need some relief from summer’s relentless sunshine,
here’s the scoop on some of the local ice cream and frozen
treat stores in your neighborhood.
28 Summer Staycation
Take a break with your family this summer without breaking
the bank. Staycations are a great way to rediscover
recreation and relaxation right in your own backyard (or
close to it)!
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departments
2 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in West Mifflin
10 IN Good Taste: Edward Lilliock, Executive
Chef, Mindful Brewing
32 IN Focus: West Mifflin at a Glance
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Industry Insights
9 Eye Care: Associates in Ophthalmology
11 Senior Care: Southwestern HealthCare Center
Business Spotlights
19 Complete Dental Care
27 RDN Plumbing
Dining Out
25 Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Grill
on the cover
Cooper and Camden Wilson enjoy a taste of summer
at The Scoop in West Mifflin. For a list of ice cream
shops in your neighborhood, see page 22.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
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