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CONTENT
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.
winter 2016
12 Bringing Bird Lovers to Science
The Neighborhood Nestwatch is expected to collect data
on 1,500 birds in Pittsburgh’s suburbs this year.
14 Special Section: Healthy Living
A head-to-toe guide to staying healthy internally and
externally.
24 Season of Giving
Looking to give back or volunteer as an individual or a family
this holiday season? Here are just some of the organizations
in your area that could use an extra hand to help those in
need.
30 Special Section: Senior Living
Finding the right adult day care center for your family’s
needs.
32 Special Section: Winter Driving Safety
Rules for dealing with winter road emergencies.
departments
4 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in Shaler
8 IN Good Taste: Matthew Porco, Executive
Chef and Managing Partner, Emporio: A
Meatball Joint
10 IN Events: Shaler Area School District Alumni
Inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
34 Township News
46 Shaler Area School News
48 IN Focus: Shaler at a Glance
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Industry Insights
7 Financial Focus: Edward Jones - Matt Dudkowski
15 Urgent Care/Family Care: AFC Urgent Care
17 Funeral Services: Perman Funeral Home, Inc.
10
Business Spotlights
18 Peace Dental
21 Medical Acupuncture Clinic of Pittsburgh
22 PAI - Psychological Associates, Inc.
on the cover
Athletic Hall of Famers (l to r): Jesse Della Valle,
Samantha Smyers, Walt Brown, Jill DiNucci and
Brandon Lehmeier. See story and photos on page
10. Photo by Primetime Shots.
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