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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.
winter 2018
16 Ringing in the Season
Ring Pittsburgh—Southwestern PA’s community handbell
choir— brings a unique art form area communities this
holiday season and throughout the year.
20 Holiday Cheer!
From festive lighting ceremonies and concerts to
Christmas parades and Santa sightings, there’s no
shortage of things to do and see this season!
29 Special Section: Health for the Whole Family
Advice to help parents, kids—and pets—embrace a
healthier lifestyle.
46 Winning Playwrights
North Allegheny’s Ellen Poplavska and Maeren Quirke
among winners of City Theatre’s annual EQT Young
Playwrights Contest.
50 Pamper Your Pet
Here’s a list of just some of the local groomers that will
leave your cat or dog feeling pawsitively purrfect.
54 NA Represents at the PA 4-H State Championship
Horse Show
Elizabeth Herald, Emilie Hoover, Sarah Mee and Annie
Messer represent North Allegheny in this year’s PA 4-H
State Championship Horse Show.
departments
6 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in
North Allegheny
12 IN Good Taste: Joseph Piccirilli, Owner,
424 Walnut
14 IN Events: Third Annual Orchardview
Stables Barn Bash
56 IN Focus: Woodlands Wine Auction
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on the cover
Looking for some holiday cheer? Here’s a list of
local light displays, performances and holiday
traditions to light up the season! See story on
page 20.
Industry Insights
9 Long-Term Care: Zacharia Brown
11 Child Development: Montessori Centre Academy
13 Real Estate: Howard Hanna - Dawn U’Ren
15 Family Law: McMorrow Law
19 Your Finances: McKinley Carter Wealth Services
24 Estate Planning: Michele Conti, Esquire
27 Funeral Services: Sperling Family Funeral Homes
31 Your Health: Tobacco Free Allegheny
34 Skin Care: Clearskin Solutions
Business Spotlights
28 Shady Side Academy
39 Club Pilates
43 True REST Float Spa
45 Lutheran SeniorLife
49 INPAX
NORTH ALLEGHENY
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