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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Norwin 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
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Bella Christie & Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique’s second location
offers interactive dessert stations that can satisfy any type
of sweet craving.
15 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.
21 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.
27 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.
32 Making Pittsburgh Thrive
Thrival Innovation + Music Festival gears up for an amazing
fifth year.
departments
4 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in Norwin
8 IN Good Taste: Ramazan Ak, Executive Chef;
Turgut Alikaya, Co-Owner, Anatolia Fine
Turkish Cuisine
10 IN Events: Norwin Community
Picnic
37 Norwin School District News
48 IN Focus: Norwin at a Glance
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The 85th Annual Norwin Community Picnic took place
on Aug. 2 at Idlewild Park. The picnic, organized and
sponsored by the Norwin Chamber of Commerce,
recognizes the Norwin area and allows families and
friends to come together to celebrate their community.
See story and photos on page 10. Photo by Primetime
Shots.
Industry Insight
9 Insurance: Rupp Fiore Insurance Management, Inc.
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