CONTENT
IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the West Allegheny 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 2018
From student to faculty member: Phil Grabowski
returns to his alma mater to teach the next
generation about careers in technology.
13 Holiday Cheer!
From festive lighting ceremonies and concerts to
Christmas parades and Santa sightings, there’s no
shortage of things to do and see this season!
17 Special Section: Health for the Whole Family
Advice to help parents, kids—and pets—embrace
a healthier lifestyle.
29 Pamper Your Pet
Here’s a list of just some of the local groomers
that will leave your cat or dog feeling pawsitively
purrfect.
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departments
6 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in
West Allegheny
12 IN Good Taste: Steve Newton
and Bill Kraus, Co-Founders,
MISSION BBQ
32 IN Focus: West Allegheny at
a Glance
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Business Spotlight
9 Michele Conti, Esq., Conti Law
on the cover
Looking for some holiday cheer? Here’s a list of
local light displays, performances and holiday
traditions to light up the season! See story on
page 13.
Professional Profiles
24 Dr. Rupinder Arora, WMC Primary Care
26 Dr. Kelly DeVoogd, WMC Primary Care
28 Dr. Hemant Patani, WMC Primary Care
WEST ALLEGHENY
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WINTER 2018
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