CONTENT
IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Ross Township 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.
fall 2018
14 History Uncovered
Ross Township Historical Society provides Ross Township and
its surrounding communities with information about the
area’s past and present.
16 Fall Fun Guide
“Leaf” summer behind and fall into fun! We’ve rounded up
the most delightful events to add to your fall festival bucket
list.
23 Special Section: Education
Technology in the classroom is changing the future of
teaching and learning.
30 Get Fresh!
Vine-ripened tomatoes, cut flowers, homemade pies, freshly
baked breads—local farmers markets showcase the bounty
of summer and fall. Here’s a guide that will keep your
produce basket overflowing.
departments
6 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in Ross Township
12 IN Good Taste: Reece Duncan, Executive Chef
and GM, The Slippery Mermaid Sushi Bar (aka
“The Slipp”)
35 North Hills School District News
44 Ross Town ship News
64 IN Focus: Ross Township at a Glance
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Industry Insights
7 Home Inspections: Bierker Group
9 Plumbing: Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
11 Family Law: Cook & Associates
13 Home Repair: A-1 Concrete Leveling
29 Hospice Care: Grane Hospice Care
37
Business Spotlight
34 Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
on the cover
North Hills High School senior Jamie Mengine
was all smiles after receiving her diploma.
See story and photos on page 37. Photo by
Amanda Hartle.
ROSS TOWNSHIP
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