CONTENT
IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Hampton 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.
fall 2017
18 Making Pittsburgh Thrive
Thrival Innovation + Music Festival gears up for an amazing
fifth year.
25 Fall-tastic!
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of outdoor family
fun. Get spooked at a haunted barn, kick up some leaves
or take advantage of the wide variety of fall festivals and
activities in your community.
31 Special Section: The Changing Face of Education
The future looks bright for our students—and not just from the
glow of their smartphones. As educators work to incorporate
new methods for teaching, students are adapting to new
methods of learning.
41 Wag-Worthy Playgrounds
This fall, let your furry friends run free (or for a small fee) in the
many off-leash dog parks in and around your neighborhood.
departments
4 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in Hampton
12 IN Good Taste: Clint Kuskie, Co-Owner and
Chef, Dive Bar & Grille
14 IN Events: Hampton Community Day
16 IN Events: Ballet Under the Stars
45 Northern Tier Library Upcoming Events
46 Hampton Township School District News
48 IN Focus: Hampton at a Glance
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Industry Insights
9 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
11 Your Hearing: Swift Audiology
13 Funeral Services: Perman Funeral Home, Inc.
34 Child Development: Montessori Centre Academy
Business Spotlights
23 Precision Physical Therapy and Performance
24 Lutheran SeniorLife
36 Shady Side Academy
on the cover
Hampton residents and their dogs have plenty
of parks to choose from to socialize, exercise and
play. See article on page 41.
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