IN West Allegheny Fall 2017 | Page 4

FROM THE PUBLISHER CEO & PUBLISHER Wayne Dollard Welcome to the fall issue of IN West Allegheny magazine. VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Leo Vighetti / [email protected] The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of outdoor family fun. From hayrides to spooky EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Julie Talerico / [email protected] attractions, be sure to take advantage of the wide variety of fall festivals and activities in your REGIONAL EDITORS Mark Berton / [email protected] South, West & Erie community. There are dozens of fall-tastic events to choose from in this issue. Nicole Tafe / [email protected] North, East & Peters Township If you’re a dog lover, be sure to check out our listing of wag-worthy playgrounds. It’s great exercise ART DIRECTOR Michael Miller / [email protected] for your pet and gives him or her a chance to socialize with other furry friends. Dog parks are also GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sharon Cobb Jim Paladino Jan McEvoy Tamara Tylenda great for us—to meet up with neighbors and friends as well as get to know other owners and their dogs. Also, don’t miss our special section titled, “The PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT Tina Dollard Changing Face of Education.” The future looks bright for our students—and not just from the CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jennifer Brozak Angela Magee Trill Dreistadt Reese Randall Paul Glasser glow of their smartphones. As teachers work to incorporate new methods for teaching, students are adapting to new methods of learning. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Primetime Shots Kathleen Rudolph Wishing you a fabulous fall! ADVERTISING SALES Sophia Alfaras Kim Davidovich Jody Groggel Tiffany Marcovsky Connie McDaniel Brian McKee Wayne Dollard Publisher SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! Send Us Your Story Ideas! We’d love to hear from you if you know someone in your community who is making a difference or has done something extraordinary. We’re also looking for interesting story ideas (little-known facts, history or other news) within your community. If you have suggestions, email us at [email protected]. 2 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | West Allegheny We’re looking to publish your best neighborhood and community photos from your Instagram, iPhone or camera! Please email your photos to [email protected]. See the back page for details! To Advertise As the largest magazine publisher in Western Pennsylvania, IN Community Magazines are direct mailed to 2 million households and businesses in more than 250 communities. If you’d like to partner with us, please contact our office manager, Leo Vighetti, at [email protected]. Tamara Myers Aimee Nicolia Vinnie Sabatini Mike Silvert Michelle Trdinich RJ Vighetti ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Debbie Mountain [email protected] ADVERTISING SUPPORT Susan Freuchtel ©2017 by IN Community Magazines. All rights reserved. Reproduction or reuse of any part of this publication is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. Direct all inquiries, letters to the editor and press releases to: IN Community Magazines 11 Mayview Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 724.942.0940; Fax: [phone] / icmags.com Please recycle this magazine when you are through enjoying it.