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.
summer 2018
20 Riding High
Four middle school students from North Allegheny and
Pine‑Richland compete as part of the Candy Lane Acres
IEA team and place fifth in the nation at this year’s Nationals
competition.
24 Hot Fun in the Summertime!
Whether you want to enjoy the sunshine outside or cool off
indoors, here’s a summer activity guide filled with festivals,
street fairs, music and more!
31 Special Real Estate Section: On the Home Front
Buying or selling a home this year? Here’s what you need to
know. Plus, why a local realtor is key.
42 Go Alfresco!
Take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy breakfast,
lunch or dinner outside! From patios to porch dining, here’s
the lowdown on fresh-air feasting in your neighborhood.
departments
6 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in North Allegheny
12 IN Good Taste: Robin Fernandez, Managing
Partner and Co-Owner; Ann Fernandez,
Co‑Owner, Mambo Italia
14 IN Person: The National Aviary’s
Melissa Wolfslayer
16 IN Events: NASH Presents Disney’s ‘The
Little Mermaid’
18 IN Events: North Allegheny Participates in
Western PA Robotics Championships
53 North Allegheny School District News
54 Northland Library
56 IN Focus: North Allegheny at a Glance
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on the cover
North Allegheny residents can enjoy movies
under the stars, concerts on the grass and much
more! Fill your summer with fun things for the
entire family. See “Hot Fun in the Summertime”
on page 24.
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Industry Insights
9 Family Law: McMorrow Law
11 Hospice Care: Grane Hospice Care
17 Eyecare: Dittman Eyecare Inc.
19 Your Finances: McKinley Carter Wealth Services
30 Child Care: The Goddard School
Business Spotlights
22 Allegent Community Federal Credit Union
35 Howard Hanna - Dawn U’Ren
36 RE/MAX 360 Realty - The Bierker Group
41 Michele Conti, Esquire
51 PGH Smile Boutique
NORTH ALLEGHENY
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SUMMER 2018
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