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summer 2019
28 Days of Summer!
Your guide to the best festivals, fairs, outdoor
concerts and more!
43 Your Move!
Insider tips on buying and selling a home. Plus, why a
local realtor matters.
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departments
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on the cover
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.
This year’s TigerThon raised more than
$100,000—double the initial goal of $50,000—
and triple the typical amount. Many thanks to
adviser Sharon Volpe, Kristen Chomos, head
captain of TigerThon, and the captains and
members of the individual committees as well
as the NA students. See story and photos on
page 20. Photo by Primetime Shots.
4 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in
North Allegheny
14 IN Good Taste: Grainne Trainor, Owner,
and Eric Leibering, Executive Chef, Blue
North Restaurant
16 IN Person: NA Seniors Luke Turkovich and
Christopher Lee
20 IN Events: Fifth Annual NA TigerThon
24 IN Events: NASH Presents ‘Good News!’
54 Northland Library
56 IN Focus: North Allegheny at a Glance
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Industry Insights
11 Plumbing: Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc.
13 Elder Care: Zacharia Brown
15 Skincare: Clearskin Solutions
19 Funeral Services: Sperling Funeral
23 Child Care: The Goddard School
27 Family Law: McMorrow Law
Business Spotlights
46 RE/MAX 360 Realty - Bierker Group
51 Berkshire Hathaway - Dawn U’Ren
53 Home Radon Pros
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