CONTENT
fall 2017
18 Making Pittsburgh Thrive
Thrival Innovation + Musical Festival gears up for an amazing
fifth year.
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.
29 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.
36 Turning Tragedy into Triumph
Quaker Valley grad Stephani Victor becomes paralympic
athlete.
39 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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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Sewickley 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.
departments
2 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in Sewickley
10 IN Good Taste: Clint Kuskie, Co-Owner
and Chef, Dive Bar & Grille
12 IN Person: Paul Ratkovich
14 IN Events: Sewickley Garden Tour
46 School District News
48 IN Focus: Sewickley at a Glance
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Industry Insights
7 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick
& Gefsky Attorneys at Law
17 Elder Law: Michele Conti, Esquire
23 Parenting: The Goddard School
25 Arts Education: Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
usiness Spotlights
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41 Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates
45 Three Rivers Restorative Medicine
on the cover
Fall brings crisp autumn breezes, leaves crunching
underfoot, hot cider and a flurry of festivals. See page 29
for a list of events in your area.
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