CONTENT
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.
spring 2018
20 Silver Lining
From the Mt. Lebanon Ice Center to the 2018 Pyeongchang
Olympics, John-Henry Krueger brings home the silver medal
in speedskating.
25 Special Section: What’s Trending in Home
Improvement
The hottest trends for smart home design, bathroom and
kitchen makeovers, interior decorating, home office space,
windows and doors, outdoor patios, decks and landscaping.
42 Get the Dirt on Spring Fun
Flowers are starting to bloom and the sun is shining. It’s time
to shed the winter doldrums and swing into spring with some
fun festivals and events around town.
departments
4 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in Mt. Lebanon
12 IN Good Taste: Edward Shvarts, Owner,
Vilka Bistro
16 IN Events: Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’s
Club Hosts ‘The Mad Hatter’s Ball’
Benefiting Foster Love Project
51 Mt. Lebanon Public Library
64 IN Focus: Mt. Lebanon at a Glance
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on the cover
John-Henry Krueger, who grew up training at the
Mt. Lebanon Ice Center, brings home the silver in
the men’s 1,000-meter short track speedskating
at the 2018 Winter Olympics. For more about
John-Henry’s journey, see our story on page 20.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
Industry Insights
9 Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
11 Your Finances: Allegheny Financial Group - Matthew Kelly
23 Workers’ Compensation: Conboy Law
30 Home Organization: Tailored Living
41 Parenting: The Goddard School
45 Geriatric Care: Asbury Heights
61 Your Health: Washington Health System
63 Veterinary Services: Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty &
Emergency Center
Business Spotlights
15 Howard Hanna - Mary Eve Kearns
19 Berkshire Hathaway - Bedillion/Mathews Realtors
28 Angelo Associates
33 A-1 Concrete Leveling
37 Escajeda Masonry
MT. LEBANON
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SPRING 2018
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