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CONTENT summer 2017 16 All About Art Gilberti Fine Art Studio & Gallery is one of the businesses rejuvenating downtown Coraopolis. 19 Special Section: Real Estate Timely advice for consumers ready to buy, sell or build a home. 24 Library Revival Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) libraries are at the epicenter of shifts in education and workforce development. 26 Summer Staycation Take a break with your family this summer without breaking the bank. Staycations are a great way to rediscover recreation and relaxation right in your own backyard (or close to it)! 30 Cool It! If you need some relief from summer’s relentless sunshine, here’s the scoop on some of the local ice cream and frozen treat stores in your neighborhood. 30 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. departments 2 From the Publisher 6 IN the Loop: What’s News in West Allegheny 12 IN Person: Bryan Benson, Founder of Wheels, Wings and Wishes 14 IN Events: West Hills Symphonic Band Hosts Golden Anniversary Concert 32 IN Focus: West Allegheny at a Glance on the cover Local resident Giada DeFillipis enjoys a taste of summer at Chill Frozen Desserts in Imperial. For a list of ice cream shops in your area, see page 30. Photo by Primetime Shots. West Allegheny | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 1