CONTENT
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 2017
24 Helping Hands
Using myoelectric signals, a circuit board and a smartphone,
USC student Matthew Hyatt along with mentors Adam Riddle
and Dan Arnett have engineered an affordable 3D printed
prosthetic hand.
31 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.
39 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.
49 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.
56 Making Pittsburgh Thrive
Thrival Innovation + Music Festival gears up for an amazing
fifth year.
departments
4 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in Upper St. Clair
14 IN Good Taste: Stephen Grottenthaler, Owner
and Chef, Au Grottens Café & Catering
16 IN Person: Athena of Suburbia
20 IN Events: 11th Annual Morefest
64 IN Focus: Upper St. Clair at a Glance
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on the cover
USC residents enjoyed the 11th Annual Morefest
presented by St. Thomas More Parish. See story
and photos on page 20. Photo by Primetime
Shots.
Industry Insights
9 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
13 Garage Design: Tailored Living
18 Dental Health: South Hills Dental Arts
42 Parenting: The Goddard School
Business Spotlights
23 Cool Springs
29 Torrente of Upper St. Clair
37 Baculik Insurance
47 Beinhauer Funeral Services
53 Sport Clips Haircuts
55 AB Builders
60 Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
Dining Out
63 The Porch at Siena
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