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summer 2017
12 Old Sport, New Club
North Pitt United Rugby Club introduces young athletes to
classic game.
15 Special Real Estate Section: Home Sweet Home!
Timely advice for consumers ready to buy, sell or build a
home.
21 Cool It!
If you need some relief from summer’s relentless sunshine,
here’s the scoop on some of the local ice cream and frozen
treat stores in your neighborhood.
24 Summer Staycation
Take a break with your family this summer without breaking
the bank. Staycations are a great way to rediscover
recreation and relaxation right in your own backyard (or
close to it)!
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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.
The Ross Township Police Department Bicycle
Patrol Division was formed in 2011 with
multiple objectives: provide greater patrol
maneuverability in our neighborhoods, more
visib ility in our business districts, teach kids bike
safety and provide a presence at community
events. The division is currently comprised
of seven officers. Pictured (l to r): Sgt. William
Barrett, Ptl. Balazs Devenyi, Ptl. Mark Sullivan, Ptl.
Matthew Immekus, Ptl. Jon Killmeyer and Ptl. Rob
Farina. See story on page 44. Photo by Primetime
Shots.
From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Ross Township
IN Good Taste: Waffles, INCaffeinated
IN Events: 45th Annual Arts Alive
North Hills School District News
Township News
IN Focus: Ross Township at a Glance
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Industry Insights
7 Plumbing: Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
9 Home Repair: A-1 Concrete Leveling
14 Your Hearing: Swift Audiology
20 Wills & Estates: American Wills & Estates
29 Robotics Program: Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School
30 Family Law: Cook & Associates
Business Spotlight
18 Northwood Realty Services - Dave Bryant
61 Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
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