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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Murrysville 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
Morris Farm invites customers to pick their own organic
produce.
19 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.
25 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.
35 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 Murrysville
IN Good Taste: Ramazan Ak, Executive Chef;
Turgut Alikaya, Co-Owner, Anatolia Fine
Turkish Cuisine
IN Person: Penguins Announcer Steve Mears
School District News
Municipal News
IN Focus: Murrysville at a Glance
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Industry Insights
9 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
17 Eye Care: Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO)
24 Health Issues: Corcetti Health and Wellness Centre
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Business Spotlight
31 ACR Kitchen and Bath
Professional Profiles
33 Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky Attorneys at Law
39 Creenan & Baczkowski PC
on the cover
Regional Digital Ambassadors use technology
to enhance student learning across the district.
Pictured (l to r): Riley Blatz, Megan Melucci, Ashton
Meyer, Renee Ryan and Deven Ramchandran. See
story on page 42. Photo by Primetime Shots.
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