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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Mt. Lebanon 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 2016
28 Bringing Bird Lovers to Science
The Neighborhood Nestwatch is expected to collect data
on 1,500 birds in Pittsburgh’s suburbs this year.
31 Special Section: Technology in the Classroom
Social media and technology are changing the way schools
and colleges teach, how students learn and the way
teachers and students communicate.
39 Your Guide to Fall Fun
Here’s a list of some of the fabulous fall festivals and
spooktacular events in your area.
45 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.
58 Operation Troop Appreciation
One woman’s act of kindness leads to helping more than
130,000 U.S. troops.
62 Keeping the South Hills Singing
South Hills Keystone Chorus brings together men from all over
the South Hills to perform beautiful barbershop-style music for
local communities.
65 Cultural District Comes to Your Backyard
The Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series is bringing
enthralling storybooks to life at Mt. Lebanon High School and
Mellon Middle School.
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on the cover
Rich Deemer and his daughter, Brynn, of
Mt. Lebanon, enjoy the petting zoo during the
Mt. Lebanon Community Day Celebration.
See story and photos on page 20.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
4 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in Mt. Lebanon
14 IN Good Taste: Margaret Stout, Executive Chef,
Palazzo 1837 Ristorante
16 IN Person: Mt. Lebanon resident
Carol Oxenreiter
20 IN Events: Mt. Lebanon Community Day
24 IN Events: Mt. Lebanon Library Garden Party
67 Mt. Lebanon Public Library
80 IN Focus: Mt. Lebanon at a Glance
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9 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
19 Continuing Care: Asbury Heights
34 Parenting: The Goddard School
64 Your Taxes: Reddinger, Will, Gallagher & Dickert LLC
Business Spotlights
13 Motion in Action
23 Old West Wash House
27 Salon La te Da and Spa
30 Cool Springs Associates
36 Absolute Value Tutoring
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Metro Heating & Cooling
A-1 Concrete Leveling
Action Builders
Beinhauer Funeral Services
Price Light Electric LLC
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