on the cover
IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall 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.
19 Making a Difference Through Dance
Local dance studio’s charity is changing lives by giving
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21 Special Section: Technology in the Classroom
Social media and technology are changing the way schools
and colleg es teach, how students learn and the way
teachers and students communicate.
31 Your Guide to Fall Fun
Here’s a list of some of the fabulous fall festivals and
spooktacular events in your area.
37 Special Section: Home Design Trends
With every new house trend comes inspiration for a
makeover to enhance your home’s functionality. Here are
some ideas to take your living space from so-so to so savvy.
48 Pittsburgh Technical Institute Rebrands
Formerly Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Pittsburgh Technical
College (PTC) now offers bachelor’s degrees.
departments
4 From the Publisher
10 IN the Loop: What’s News in Brentwood Baldwin-Whitehall
12 IN Good Taste: Margaret Stout, Executive Chef,
Palazzo 1837 Ristorante
14 IN Person: South Hills Keystone Chorus
16 IN Events: Brentwood Borough Community Day
51 Brentwood Borough and School News
81 Baldwin-Whitehall Borough and School News
96 IN Focus: Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall at
a Glance
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Industry Insights
1 Legal Insight: Covelli Law Offices, P.C.
9 Your Retirement: Harris Wealth Management
13 Eye Care: Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO)
29 Insurance Information: State Farm - Robin McNally, Agent
30 Beautiful Resting Place: Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Funeral
Home and Crematory
45 Dental Services: Pittsburgh Dental Associates
Business Spotlights
26 Cool Springs
27 Mazzarini Custom Jewelers
36 Old West Wash House
42 Mister Sewer
47 Lindsey’s Tumbling School
Baldwin High School students greet the new year
with enthusiasm and Fighting Highlander spirit.
First row sitting (l to r): Emily Abt, Adia Achtzehn and Zach Winkowski.
Second row kneeling (l to r): Natalie Gzurich, Abby Barr, Kelsie Muha, Jordan Fediaczko, Noah Wysocki,
Jared Koenig and Kyleigh Schmidt. Third row standing (l to r): Erin Werme, Marissa Stenglein,
Madison Sgattoni, Abigail Wagner, Sydney Yanchik, Erin Ferrari, Dragana Juric and Damian Pfaff.
Fourth row standing (l to r): Benson Vo, Artie Priore and Domenic Molinaro. See story on page 81.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
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