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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Upper St. Clair 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
26 Local Team Makes a Splash
USC Rowing Association creates lifelong skills and memories.
31 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.
40 Keeping the South Hills Singing
South Hills Keystone Chorus brings together men from all over
the South Hills to perform beautiful barbershop-style music for
local communities.
43 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.
58 Going the Distance
USC junior takes 300-mile bicycle journey to raise autism
awareness.
61 Your Guide to Fall Fun
Here’s a list of some of the fabulous fall festivals and
spooktacular events in your area.
68 Global in Scope, Local at Heart
From three employees to 1,000, USC has provided the
perfect home for Accion Labs.
departments
4 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in Upper St. Clair
16 IN Good Taste: Margaret Stout, Executive Chef,
Palazzo 1837 Ristorante
18 IN Person: Retired Upper St. Clair High School
English teacher Jane Hollman
22 IN Events: St. Thomas More Honors First Responders and Military Personnel at Morefest
72 IN Focus: Upper St. Clair at a Glance
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on the cover
USC Rowing Association members: Coxwain,
Jack Shephard; Rowers (l to r): Kyra Hughes, Osa
Wheeler, Grace Wagner and Laura Yates. See story
on page 26. Photo by Primetime Shots.
Industry Insights
9 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
15 Skin Care: Jeunesse Global
21 Continuing Care: Asbury Heights
25 Your Finances: Botkin Family Wealth Management
29 Dental Health: South Hills Dental Arts
34 Parenting: The Goddard School
37 Your Hearing: Washington Ear, Nose and Throat
Business Spotlights
39 Cool Springs Associates
46 Metro Heating & Cooling
52 84 Lumber Co.
54 Action Builders
56 Benjamin Marcus Homes
60 Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes
67 Torrente of Upper St. Clair
Dining Out
71 Jacksons
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