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Last week, we asked where you live and what makes your neighborhood special.

Now and in coming installments, we'll highlight what you shared with us.

First up: Polish Hill.

One reader said it's walkable to many business districts and has a nice mix of residential and urban vibes. Another loves it because, "Residents are invested in living here and making it a vibrant community." 
Polish Hill as seen on Thursday, June 8, 2023. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

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Active reading: A tutoring program uses movement, balls, sandboxes and more to bridge the literacy gap

As youth reading scores remain close to pandemic-driven lows, a method that makes reading fun gives hope to struggling students, families.

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Pittsburgh’s real estate market is a hyperlocal one, offering tremendous variety in terms of neighborhoods and types of housing at nearly every price point. I’m equally at home working with anxious first-time buyers and million-dollar listings — in city and suburbs — and I treat each client relationship with the utmost care and discretion. We’ll move at your speed, together. Let’s connect.

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