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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Canon-Mac 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
18 Expanding a Hometown Tradition
Bethel Bakery experiences delicious success with the
opening of a new location on Route 19.
23 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.
29 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.
35 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.
38 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 Canon-Mac
12 IN Good Taste: Stephen Grottenthaler, Owner
and Chef, Au Grottens Café & Catering
14 IN Person: Opera singer Alexandra Loutsion
42 Canon-Mac School District News
48 North Strabane Township News
54 Frank Sarris Public Library
56 IN Focus: Canon-Mac at a Glance
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42
Industry Insights
11 Wellness: Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center
13 Eye Care: Chang Eye Group
17 Your Health: Washington Health System
Business Spotlights
21 Howard Hanna
34 South Hills Lincoln
55 PVSEC
on the cover
School directors Manuel Pihakis and Darla
Bowman-Monaco were among the community
leaders who welcomed students to their first
day of class in the brand-new Muse Elementary
School. See story on page 42. Photo by
Primetime Shots.
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