IN Plum Fall 2016 | Page 3

features CONTENT IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Plum 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 2016 15 Special Section: Technology in the Classroom Social media and technology are changing the way schools and colleges teach, how students learn and the way teachers and students communicate. 19 Your Guide to Fall Fun Here’s a list of some of the fabulous fall festivals and spooktacular events in your area. 25 Special Section: Home Design Trends With every new house trend comes inspiration for a makeover to enhance your home’s functionality. Here are some ideas to take your living space from so-so to so savvy. 29 Growing Steady Harvest Valley Farms’ Oakmont Market reopens after rocky start. departments 2 6 8 10 12 30 40 From the Publisher IN the Loop: What’s News in Plum IN Good Taste: Eric Delliquadri, Executive Chef, Gia Visto IN Events: Plum Community Festival IN Events: Oakmont Summer Street Sale School District News IN Focus: Plum at a Glance sponsored content 10 Industry Insights 14 Eye Care: AIO - The Eye Surgeons 17 Education: PA Virtual Charter School on the cover Fireworks lit up the sky at Larry Mills Park during Plum’s Community Festival. See photos and story on page 10. Photo by Jeff McKenna. Plum | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 1