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18 Full Circle Success
Churchill’s Beulah Presbyterian Church hosts concerts of beautiful
music performed by members of the local youth orchestra Opus II.
21 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong competitor
in the real estate market.
29 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at one of the
local farmers markets in your community.
34 Special Section: Personal Finance
Saving doesn’t always come easy, but with a little planning,
determination and self-control, you can get out of the red.
37 Endless Summer Fun!
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John DiBernardo, 83, continues to cut hair part time at his barber
shop on South Braddock Avenue. See story on page 12. Photo by
Nicole Tafe.
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with community festivals,
outdoor concerts and movies, family-friendly destinations and
other summertime treats.
42 On a Mission to Serve
Oakland Catholic students promote faith and education in Guatemala.
44 Modern Milk Man
Woodland Hills residents can enjoy farm-fresh foods thanks to
The Family Cow's deliveries to customers throughout PA.
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From the Publisher
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IN the Loop: What’s News in Woodland Hills
7 Eye Care: Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO)
20 Better Hearing: HearWell Center
27 Senior Care: Juniper Village
35 Retirement: Prudential - Megan Walsh Paull
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IN Good Taste: Anthony Spinola, Owner,
Acropolis Gyro House & Grille
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IN Person: Barber John DiBernardo
IN Events: Introduce a Girl to Engineering
IN Events: Pittsburgh Philharmonic Celebrates 40 Years
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library News
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale News
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Braddock Carnegie Library News
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School District News
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IN Focus: Woodland Hills at a Glance
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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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