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spring 2017
10 A Tradition of Art
The McKeesport Art Group fosters, promotes and supports
the arts throughout McKeesport and surrounding areas.
13 Special Section: Home Improvement
Get inspired with these amazing smart home, outdoor
kitchen and bathroom makeover ideas.
19 All Things Spring!
Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways
to enjoy the spring season—right in your own backyard.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in McKeesport
IN Good Taste: Redd Howe, Owner & Chef,
Uncle Redd’s BBQ
McKeesport Area School District News
City of McKeesport News
IN Focus: McKeesport at a Glance
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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the McKeesport 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.
The City of McKeesport continues to work diligently
to recognize its veterans through community events,
banners and monuments. Reviewing materials for
an upcoming “McKeesport 23” dedication are (l to r):
LaRosa Boys & Girls Club Director and City Councilman
Jim Barry, “McKeesport 23” organizer Joe Hoffman,
LaRosa Boys & Girls Club Board Member and City
Controller Tom Maglicco, and McKeesport Veterans
Banner Program Co-Chair and City Council Vice
President Jamie Brewster-Filotei. See story on page 34.
Photo by Jennifer Vertullo.
See Excela Health
on pages 8-9
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