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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the McKeesport 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
14 Sweet Success
Bella Christie & Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique’s second location
offers interactive dessert stations that can satisfy any type of
sweet craving.
17 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.
23 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.
27 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.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in McKeesport
IN Good Taste: Ramazan Ak, Executive Chef;
Turgut Alikaya, Co-Owner, Anatolia Fine
Turkish Cuisine
IN Events: 58th Annual International Village
McKeesport Area School District News
City of McKeesport News
IN Focus: McKeesport at a Glance
on the cover
The Trafford Junior Tamburitzans, sponsored by the
Slovak booth, were among the many ethnic dance
troupes that entertained crowds at the 58th annual
International Village in McKeesport’s Renziehausen
Park. See more images from International Village on
Page 12. Photo by Primetime Shots.
See Excela Health
on pages 8-9
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