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fall 2017
16 Sweet Success
Bella Christie & Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique’s second location
offers interactive dessert stations that can satisfy any type of
sweet craving.
21 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.
27 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.
32 Making Pittsburgh Thrive
Thrival Innovation + Music Festival gears up for an amazing
fifth year.
37 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.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Plum
IN Good Taste: Ramazan Ak, Executive Chef;
Turgut Alikaya, Co-Owner, Anatolia Fine
Turkish Cuisine
IN Person: Carena Dapra
IN Events: Plum Community Festival
IN Focus: Plum at a Glance
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9 Eye Care: AIO - Associates in Ophthalmology
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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.
The Plum Fire Department, along with Renton VFD,
Unity VFD and Logan’s Ferry VFD, hosted Kids Fire Zone
during Plum Borough’s Community Festival on
June 23 & 24. Children put on mini-sized firefighter gear,
went through various fire safety skills, and helped
extinguish a mock fire. See story and photos on page 14.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
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