CONTENT
IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Penn Hills 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.
fall 2017
on the cover
10 Sweet Success
Bella Christie & Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique’s second location
offers interactive dessert stations that can satisfy any type of
sweet craving.
14 Making Pittsburgh Thrive
Thrival Innovation + Music Festival gears up for an amazing
fifth year.
17 Fall-tastic!
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of outdoor family
fun. Get spooked at a haunted barn, kick up some leaves
or take advantage of the wide variety of fall festivals and
activities in your community.
23 Wag-Worthy Playgrounds
This fall, let your furry friends run free (or for a small fee) in the
many off-leash dog parks in and around your neighborhood.
27 Special Section: The Changing Face of Education
The future looks bright for our students—and not just from the
glow of their smartphones. As educators work to incorporate
new methods for teaching, students are adapting to new
methods of learning.
departments
2
6
8
32
23
From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Penn Hills
IN Good Taste: Ramazan Ak, Executive Chef;
Turgut Alikaya, Co-Owner, Anatolia Fine
Turkish Cuisine
IN Focus: Penn Hills at a Glance
sponsored content
Professional Profile
22 Paul Giuffre, Attorney, Giuffre Law Office
Penn Hills residents and their dogs have plenty
of parks to choose from to socialize, exercise and
play. See article on page 23.
Penn Hills | Fall 2017 | icmags.com 1