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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Upper St . Clair 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 .
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14 Green Light Gala Helps to End Stigma Associated with Mental Illness More than $ 135,000 raised for National Alliance on Mental Illness .
28 Barnyard Beer Benefit on Tap Rotarian fundraiser has raised nearly $ 30K for Gilfillan Farm .
32 Library Revival Allegheny County Library Association ( ACLA ) libraries are at the epicenter of shifts in education and workforce development .
36 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 .
39 Special Section : Home Improvement Get inspired with these amazing smart home , outdoor kitchen and bathroom makeover ideas .
57 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 .
64 Parks & Recreation Whether you love to bird-watch , picnic , bike or fish , there ’ s a perfect park nearby to help put some spring back in your step .
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The Center for Theater Arts presented its annual high school musical , “ Footloose ,” Jan . 26-28 at the Upper St . Clair High School Auditorium . The cast included more than 80 students from the South Hills representing six different school districts . Pictured ( l to r ): Harrison Burgess , Tyler Pintea ( not seen ), Nick Karla , Will Aracri , Tommy O ’ Brien , Sam D ’ vorin , Richard Magyan , Jack Silverman and Jacob Malizio . See story and photos on page 20 . Photo by Donna Zang . spring 2017
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4 From the Publisher 8 IN the Loop : What ’ s News In Upper St . Clair 12 IN Good Taste : Buzz , Sushi Chef , Umai 20 IN Events : CTA Presents ‘ Footloose ’ 24 IN Events : USC Kids Celebrate Martin Luther
King Jr . Day 72 IN Focus : Upper St . Clair at a Glance sponsored content
Industry Insights |
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Skin Care : Jeunesse Global |
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Parenting : The Goddard School |
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Your Finances : Botkin Family Wealth Management |
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Dental Health : South Hills Dental Arts |
Business Spotlights |
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Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky |
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Cool Springs Associates |
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Torrente of Upper St . Clair |
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Woodville House |
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Wild Rose Landscape Design |
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PVSEC |
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EXP Realty - Erica Shulsky |
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Wellington Real Estate |
Dining Out 71 Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
53 Professional Profiles
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