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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Fox Chapel 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.
winter 2016
44 How Sweet It Is
Bella Christie & Lil’Z’s Sweet Boutique brings unique, tasty
treats to Aspinwall.
47 Special Section: Healthy Living
A guide to staying healthy internally and externally.
59 Season of Giving
Looking to give back or volunteer as an individual or a family
this holiday season? Here are just some of the organizations
in your area that could use an extra hand to help those in
need.
65 Special Section: Senior Living
Finding the right adult day care center for your family’s
needs.
70 Special Section: Winter Driving Safety
Rules for dealing with winter road emergencies.
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From the Publisher
Fox Chapel Area School District News
IN the Loop: What’s News in Fox Chapel Area
IN Good Taste: Matthew Porco, Executive Chef
and Managing Partner, Emporio: A Meatball
Joint
IN the Know: Arthur Kirk Mansion
IN Events: Fox Chapel Garden Club’s Glitter
and Glow
IN Events: 33rd Annual Family House Polo
Match
IN Focus: Fox Chapel Area at a Glance
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on the cover
Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique in
Aspinwall is named after the owners’ daughters
(l to r): Bella Smith, Alexa Christie Smith and Zoe
Skirboll (“Lil’ Z”). See story on page 44. Photo by
Marina Zapata.
Industry Insights
31 Real Estate: Berkshire Hathaway - Jan Siddons Hermann
48 Dental Care: Fox Chapel Advanced Dental Care
50 Your Hearing: Eartique
54 Funeral Services: Perman Funeral Home, Inc.
69 Your Finances: Confluence Financial Partners
Business Spotlights
29 The Leo Academy for Early Education
52 Medical Acupuncture Clinic of Pittsburgh
56 Skin Logic Dermatology
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