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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.
features winter 2025
14 Chill Out, Go Out! From slopes to skating loops to snowy strolls, here’ s where to embrace the season and make the outdoors your playground.
16 A Place Just for Kids Mario Lemieux Foundation modernizes Austin’ s Playroom at The Children’ s Home & Lemieux Family Center.
20 Merry & Bright Here’ s a list of some of the most popular light displays in the area to get you and your family in the holiday spirit!
23 Special Section: The Classroom of Tomorrow What’ s Shaping Education in 2026?
28 Get Ready for the Big Chill Winter preparedness for your home and car.
12 departments
4 From the CEO 10 IN the Loop: What’ s News in West Mifflin 12 IN Events: Operation Troop Appreciation 30 IN Focus: Be a Lifeline for Animals! 32 IN the Burgh: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Creates Magic with‘ The Nutcracker’
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Industry Insight 1 Legal Insight: Covelli & Piscione Law Offices, P. C. on the cover
Operation Troop Appreciation has been serving military members and veterans for 20 years. It recently celebrated that anniversary and the grand opening of a larger facility. Check out photos from the event on page 12. Photo by Tiltedlensdesign for Operation Troop Appreciation.
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