CONTENTS
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23 Special Section: Remix, Remodel, Remake
Improving your home is synonymous with improving
your life. Here are some amazing ways to transform your
home into a place you never want to leave.
38 Stack-Up.Org: Gaming One Troop at a Time
Wexford resident Captain Stephen Machuga launches
new-generation military charity.
41 Special Section: Family Law
The most common questions — and expert answers
— on personal injury, marriage, divorce, child support,
adoption, guardianship and more.
45 Celebrate Spring
Welcome the warmer weather with our guide to the
spring events and festivals in your area.
50 Special Section: Insurance
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As spring nears, North Allegheny residents have dozens of ways to
“dig in” and celebrate the season. See article on page 61.
Insurance acts as a safety net for life’s unexpected
turns, and determining the right policy for your specific
situation is key.
56 A Glimmer of Hope
McCandless resident Diana Napper and her Glimmer of
Hope Foundation bring new technology and awareness
to the battle against breast cancer.
61 Gardens Galore
Spring is the perfect time to visit a local public garden or
even join a garden club!
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From the Publisher
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IN Good Taste: Scott
Croyle, Executive Chef,
Table 86 by Hines Ward
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IN the Loop: What’s News
in North Allegheny
IN Person: Franklin Park resident
and local author David Adair
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IN Events: St. Lucy’s Auxiliary to
the Blind 52nd Medallion Ball
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Northland Library News
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North Allegheny School District
IN Focus: North Allegheny
at a Glance
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Business Spotlights
67 Lutheran SeniorLife
9 Strassburger McKenna Gutnick &
Gefsky
34 Premier Granite & Stone LLC
36 Citiwide Chem Dry
55 Thoma Funeral Home
65 Robert J. Amelio, Attorney
Industry Insights
13 Funeral Services: Sperling Funeral
21 Dealing with Addiction: Gateway
Rehab
24 Landscape Music Systems: Butch’s
Sound & Vision
26 Mitigation: FireDEX of Pittsburgh
30 Mold Removal: Mold Men of
Pittsburgh
32 Home Repair: A-1 Concrete
Leveling
42 Family Law: McMorrow Law
49 How Healthy is Your Home:
Bactronix
52 Your Hearing: Swift Audiology
59 Dry Cleaning: Owl Cleaners
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