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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the North Allegheny 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
16 Staying On Top
North Allegheny boys volleyball team captures WPIAL title.
21 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.
29 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.
40 State Champs
North Allegheny track stars Ayden Owens and Clara Savchik
take home state championships.
45 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.
48 Making Pittsburgh Thrive
Thrival Innovation + Music Festival gears up for an amazing
fifth year.
departments
6 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in North Allegheny
12 IN Good Taste: Clint Kuskie, Co-Owner and
Chef, Dive Bar & Grille
52 North Allegheny School District News
54 Northland Library
56 IN Focus: North Allegheny at a Glance
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on the cover
NA residents and their dogs have plenty of parks
to choose from to socialize, exercise and play. See
article on page 45.
Industry Insights
11 Real Estate: Howard Hanna - Dawn U’Ren
15 Family Law: McMorrow Law
19 Your Finances: McKinley Carter Wealth Services
20 Funeral Services: Sperling Funeral
32 Education: Providence Heights Alpha School
34 Child Care: The Goddard School
Business Spotlights
37 Right 4 You Advisors
39 Three Rivers Restorative Medicine
42 Good Looks Eyewear
53 CleanTown USA
55 Elements Massage
Professional Profiles
27 Dawn K. Gull, Attorney at Law
38 Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
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