IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Canon-Mac 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 .

Mrs . Vayansky ’ s morning kindergarten students attend orientation at Muse Elementary . See story on page 41 . Photo by Sylvie August .

20 Fall Fun Guide !

“ Leaf ” summer behind and fall into fun . We ’ ve rounded up the most delightful festivals and events for the whole family .

27 Higher Education Trends and Changes

As goals , values , and career aspirations shift , students coming out of high school are taking a hard look at their options before stepping into their future .

4 From the CEO 8 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Canon-Mac 10 IN Good Taste : Christian Frangiadis ,

Executive Chef and Partner , Spork

12 IN Person : 6th grader Madelynn Dexter is a rising martial arts star from Canonsburg .

14 IN Events : Canonsburg Celebrates with Annual 4th of July Parade

16 IN Events : North Strabane Hosts ‘ Touch a Truck ’ Event

18 IN Events : North Strabane Celebrates

Community Day 34 Frank Sarris Public Library 37 Canon-Mac School District News 44 North Strabane Township News 48 IN the Burgh : Three Rivers Heritage

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Industry Insights 9 Your Finances : Justabout Wealth Management 11 Joint Pain : Whitehall Health Centre

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