CONTENT
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.
spring 2018
28 Peers Over Profit
North Allegheny’s Julie Chen brings extra opportunity to high
school students through ‘Peerlift.’
32 Spring Rejuvenation
Say ‘So long’ to winter and treat yourself to some much-
needed pampering. Relax and revitalize your body with a
facial, massage, body wrap, manicure, pedicure and more
at one of the many spas in your area.
37 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.
52 Preserving a Piece of Pittsburgh’s Past
Franklin Park artist Kim Freithaler helps keep trolleys on the
right track for years to come.
56 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.
64 Bringing Brass to the ’Burbs
World-renowned conductor of Pittsburgh’s River City Brass
brings joy to audiences beyond the city limits.
departments
6 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in North Allegheny
12 IN Good Taste: John and Wendy Cibula, Owners,
Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant
16 IN Person: North Allegheny Student Meghna Behari
20 IN Events: North Allegheny’s Distinguished
Alumni Gala
24 IN Events: Memorial Park Church Presents
Twilight Night
66 North Allegheny School District News
70 Northland Library
72 IN Focus: North Allegheny at a Glance
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on the cover
Residents in North Allegheny can enjoy a variety
of fun family activities this spring. See our event
listings on page 56.
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Industry Insights
13 Your Finances: McKinley Carter Wealth Services
15 The Consequences of a DUI: Haller & Imbarlina
19 Education: Sewickley Academy
21 Real Estate: Howard Hanna - Dawn U’Ren
23 Funeral Services: Sperling Funeral
25 Family Law: McMorrow Law
Business Spotlights
27 Achieve Realty - Nancy and
Julie Snider
31 Iron Shark Training
40 Lorenzi Building Products
42 Oxford Landscaping
45 Green Landscaping
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Tailored Living
Three Rivers Dermatology
Montessori Centre Academy
Good Looks Eyewear
Lutheran SeniorLife
Schellhaas Funeral Home
Dining Out
36 Monte Cello’s Wexford
NORTH ALLEGHENY
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SPRING 2018
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