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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Mt. Lebanon 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.
spring 2017
22 Lebo Pop Star Wins Big
Mt. Lebanon native Daya wins a Grammy and headlines her
first national tour.
26 Green Light Gala Helps to End Stigma Associated
with Mental Illness
More than $135,000 raised for National Alliance on Mental
Illness.
29 Special Section: Home Improvement
Get inspired with these amazing smart home, outdoor kitchen
and bathroom makeover ideas.
43 All Things Spring!
Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways
to enjoy the spring season—right in your own backyard.
50 Parks & Recreation
Whether you love to bird-watch, picnic, bike or fish, there’s a
perfect park nearby to help put some spring back in your step.
56 The Many Faces of Hunger in the South Hills
South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is helping local
individuals meet basic needs and move toward
self‑sufficiency.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Mt. Lebanon
IN Good Taste: Buzz, Sushi Chef, Umai
IN Events: Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’s Club
Celebrates “Reach for the Stars”
20 IN Events: Mt. Lebanon Library’s Brews for a
Chili Night VII
61 Mt. Lebanon Public Library
72 IN Focus: Mt. Lebanon at a Glance
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on the cover
Mt. Lebanon native Daya won her first Grammy
for Best Dance Recording at the 59th Annual
Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony on Feb. 12
in Los Angeles. See story on page 22. Photo by
Nathan Johnson.
Industry Insights
31 Home Repair: A-1 Concrete Leveling
59 Parenting: The Goddard School
Business Spotlights
9 Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
14 Cool Springs Associates
19 Carri Czyzewski - Northwood
40 EZ Home Exteriors
55 Keller Williams - Roxane Agostinelli
60 Bey Masonry
70 PVSEC
Dining Out
49 Crust Cafe & Pizzeria
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