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summer 2018
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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Shaler 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.
16 All About the Arts
The newly opened Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter
School offers unique training in the arts to students of
Allegheny, Westmoreland and Fayette counties.
20 Special Real Estate Section: On the Home Front
Buying or selling a home this year? Here’s what you need
to know. Plus, why a local realtor is key.
28 Hot Fun in the Summertime!
Whether you want to enjoy the sunshine outside or cool off
indoors, here’s a summer activity guide filled with festivals,
street fairs, music and more!
36 Go Alfresco!
Take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy breakfast,
lunch or dinner outside! From patios to porch dining, here’s
the lowdown on fresh-air feasting in your neighborhood.
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Mark your calendar for the annual Shaler
Community Day celebration on Wednesday,
July 4, at Kiwanis Park. For more information,
see page 47. Photo by Primetime Shots.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Shaler
IN Good Taste: Robin Fernandez, Managing
Partner and Co-Owner; Ann Fernandez,
Co-Owner, Mambo Italia
IN Person: National Scholastic Art & Writing
Winner Kelly Cross
IN Events: 10th Annual Shalerpalooza
IN Events: A Taste of Shaler Area
IN Events: The Glenshaw Century Club
Fashion Show
Township of Shaler News
Shaler Area School News
IN Focus: Shaler at a Glance
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Industry Insights
9 Wonderful Remembrances: Perman Funeral Home, Inc.
11 Legal Services: Olds, Russ, Marquette & Peace
23 Financial Focus: Edward Jones - Matt Dudkowski
35 Hospice Care: Grane Hospice Care
Business Spotlights
19 Peace Dental
Professional Profile
24 Jordana Zober Cutitta - Howard Hanna
shaler ❘ Summer 2018
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