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While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day. How can you show your thanks? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup or check out some new, sustainable brands popping up in our local boutiques. This April issue has some stories and ideas to get you in the Earth Day spirit. We can’t wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us! In fact be sure to share more than photos. As I make the transition from Editor to Publisher, I now more than ever want to hear all the great stories about the community and the people in it. Been to any great events, want to get the word out about events, or a good cause? Reach out! We are always looking to learn about what's going on in and around our region. Contact us to collaborate on stories and news. Partner with us to promote local businesses and events. Thank you for all you do to keep Pittsburgh North growing, clean and healthy. We wouldn’t be this wonderful community without each and every one of you doing

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020 FEATURES 12 Sustainable Fashion Rue Boutique carries some brands that are environmentally conscious

16 Pittsburgh Innovator Honored with International Global Leadership Award Leah Lizarondo honored by Vital Voices with Global Leadership Award for her work to end food waste and food insecurity

20 A Palatial Estate This North Pittsburgh property is truly a work of art

34 Pittsburgh Earth Day Pittsburgh Earth Day joins forces with The Earth Day Global Network to

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The Pirates will host the Cincinnati Reds at 1:35 p.m. for the first game at PNC Park in 2020. Pittsburgh begins its season on the road at Tampa Bay (March 26-29) and the Chicago

Previously located in Blairsville, Blair County,

Cubs (March 30-April 1). American League oppo-

Phoenix Rehabilitation new 19,000-square-foot

nents coming to PNC Park this season include the

headquarters will move to Cranberry Woods, where

Yankees (June 16-17), Toronto (June 19-21), Boston

the Westinghouse Electric Co. is located. Currently

(July 3-5) and Detroit (Aug. 18-19). There's also

working out of temporary space while the new

a home series against the Philadelphia Phillies,

permanent office is being built, the new tenants

with former Pirates star Andrew McCutchen,

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between Allegheny Health Network and Peoples

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TREND SETTER

sustainable fashion RUE BOUTIQUE CARRIES SOME BRANDS THAT ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS

ARTICLE MATT HACKE

Owner of Rue Boutique, Ayellet Rubinstein Aharoni

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SUSTAINABLE FASHION Rue Boutique carries some brands that are environmentally conscious Rue Boutique's in-house brand, Rue Label, available this Spring

In today’s world of “fast fashion,” clothes that are quickly produced in bulk, consumers at large don’t often stop to think how their material purchases affect the environment. The fashion industry, in fact, is one of the top industries in the world to impact the environment. Luckily, many retailers and fashion brands are doing their due diligence when it comes to some of the clothing they produce and sell. Locally, Ayellet Rubinstein, Owner of Rue Boutique in McCandless Crossing, has just begun the journey of doing her part in making sure some of the brands that she carries in her store are ethically sourced and environmentally friendly. “I have always been about investing in good clothes clothes made of good quality and clothes that do good

Grey State Virginia Top at Rue Boutique this Fall

for the environment,” Ayellet says. “I am a firm believer in ‘slow fashion,’ so instead of consumers buying a lot of clothing that aren’t made well, it’s better to invest in a few pricier pieces of better quality that will last longer.” In fact, this is how Ayellet decides which brands to carry in her store. “Why I pick one brand over another is a process of researching the brand’s backstory. I’m not just bringing any brand in just to sell. I am all about buying well-made pieces that will last.” "We are conscious of the impact that the fashion industry has on the environment and decided to do something about it, which is why some of the brands that we carry are environmentally friendly." says Ayellet. Popular ones include Bed-Stu, Etica, J Brand, Grey State, and the Rue label. Each of these brands make it a part of their mission to have the least negative impact on the environment. “Bed-Stu, a shoe brand in my store, recently started using vegetable dye instead of chemical dye for the

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TREND SE T TER (CONTINUED) Rue Boutique's in-house brand, Rue Label, available this Spring

J Brand Julia High Rise Flare at Rue Boutique this Spring

shoes they produce,” Ayellet says. “Etica, which is coming to Rue Boutique Fall 2020, and J Brand are denim brands. The denim industry is known for wasting the most amount of water when being produced than any other fashion garment. Etica and J Brand have cut back and are doing their part to use water efficiently to produce their denim.” continues Ayellet. “Grey State, another brand that will be available in the store in Fall 2020 makes it their goal to manufacture their products in the most compliant, internationally-certified factories with the highest standards,” says Ayellet. “Our own in-house Rue label is manufactured in Los Angeles using organic cotton. So, I am always on the lookout for new brands that are environmentally conscience.” Ultimately, Ayellet feels that more people are becoming more selfaware about the clothes they wear and where they come from. “We all have a chance to impact the environment for better or worse. We have a voice and so many ways to help the planet, and this is just one of them.” Rue Boutique 730 Providence Blvd., McCandless 412.635.9900, Rueboutique.com

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LEAH LIZARONDO HONORED BY VITAL VOICES WITH GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR HER WORK TO END FOOD WASTE AND FOOD INSECURITY

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LEAH LIZARONDO DRIVEN BY THE BELIEF THAT GOOD FOOD BELONGS TO PEOPLE, NOT LANDFILLS, 412 FOOD RESCUE LAUNCHED IN MARCH 2015 TO REDIRECT HEALTHY FOOD TO NONPROFITS THAT SERVE FOOD INSECURE POPULATIONS.

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“THIS HOME IS PERFECT FOR A LARGE F A M I LY, W I T H T H R E E A D D I T I O N A L SPACIOUS BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS, AS W E L L A S A V E R S A T I L E B O N U S R O O M .”

The main living room showcases an elaborate fireplace

The home is in close proximity to a multitude of shops

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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

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C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

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Pittsburgh Nor th Lifestyle Profile - Par t 2: GEORGE HACKETT, PRESIDENT OF COLDWELL BANKER, PITTSBURGH

ARTICLE CRAIG BLANCHARD

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, AGAIN!

to start with CB. “They see our technology,

After only twelve years in the business

education, and the tremendous growth and

and having grown to 12 offices, Coldwell

opportunity at the company. And because of

Banker, the largest real estate firm in the

this tremendous interest we should be able to

country, came knocking and bought Hosack

reach 1,100 agents this year, about 10% more

Real Estate in 1986. George explained:

than last year.”

“I’ve always felt fortunate for selling to CB

George’s advice to new agents is simple:

because they always have a finger on the

In order to succeed they have to put the time

pulse of the market. They're the most inno-

in. It's not an easy business and like anything

vative which means they're always adding

you have to commit to it. You make your own

value, always bringing something new to the

rules and are ultimately responsible for your

table for our agents. I’m thankful and think

own success. “We give all our people lots of

it's wonderful they chose to buy us. I was

help with tremendous marketing, and sup-

only in my mid 30s--so pretty cool!”

port. But you have to put the time in. If you commit 40 hours you can be successful. Of

GREAT AGENTS PORTEND BIG GROWTH

course, the ones who make a ton of money

As far as George is concerned it’s no

put in more. But with 40 hours you can do

accident that many millennials are choosing

well in this business. And when someone CONTINUED >

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

comes in from another real estate company they grow their

revolves around her. We spend all our spare time together

business and make more money with us. You're not just main-

and now we look forward to spending time with our grand-

taining something, you’re growing it.”

kids. Both of our boys are here in Pittsburgh, which is wonderful, so I talk to them on daily basis and see them several

THE BELIEF THAT CB IS JUST BETTER

times a week.”

George has a lot of pride in what CB and its corporate owner Realogy continue to accomplish. They have the best

STILL AN OPTIMIST, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

marketing in the business, they have listing concierges and

Through the peaks and valleys of the economy and real

technology that no one else has. The have the resources,

estate market George is bullish about business, Pittsburgh

experience and size to make a real difference in how well

and CB’s future. “I’m optimistic, I’ve lived here my whole life.

agents do. Says George: “We have all those things, and

I’ve made the choice many times not to leave to go some-

importantly, Realogy has been named one of the most ethical

where else with Coldwell Banker. And we won’t leave. Our

companies in the world for eight years running. Behaving

boys feel the same way. We feel very fortunate to have our

ethically is very important to all of us. We make it a point to do

family here.”

things by the book.”

“Pittsburgh has wonderful growth ahead. You can see it: downtown is growing, and new businesses are coming

STAYING MOTIVATED STILL COMES EASY

in which makes me optimistic about real estate. I’ve been

After all this time being atop the heap of Pittsburgh’s real

through many ups and downs in the business and at CB

estate market George is at his desk before 9:00 each day. While

we've never had a bad year. So I have to say that combination

he loves to golf he only does it on the weekend. He takes his

of having so many wonderful agents working here and having

lunch in his car or at his desk and is in the office till 5:30-6:00.

a great company that we can rely on during the good times

“Outside of work, my family is the most important thing to

and bad has helped us continue to grow and continue to have

me. We have 2 boys, one of them has two young sons. My

very successful years, and I think it's going to continue. 2020

wife is still the most important part of my life. Everything else

will be a great year for us.”

Pittsburgh North Lifestyle | April 2020

Tanisha Lydic Tanisha Lydic, Realtor, sres

COLDWELL BANKER *Multi-Million Dollar Producer*

4960 Route 8, Allison Park, PA 15101 Office: 412.487.0500 Cell: 412.337.7198 tanisha.lydic@pittsburghmoves.com

hard so “youWorking don’t have to ”

“Everything I Touch Turns to SOLD ” “Tanisha kept all of her promises to me and I would use her talents again and again and again! She is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by both myself and my husband!”

“We got an offer within a week and the house was sold in less than a month! I would highly recommend Ms Lydic. She is a great person to work with and she definitely gets the job done.”

LASONN R. | seller

DEBORAH D. | seller

“Turned a stressful situation into a pleasant experience!”

“She is the absolute best!”

GEE S. | buyer

JENNY & CHAZ P. | buyer

Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC.

T H E #1 A G E NT I N W E S T E R N P E N N S Y LVA N I A F O R 2019 82 HOMES - OVER $43 MILLION SOLD IN 2019

829 Foxridge Court, Marshall Township - $625,000

107 Chancellor Court, Adams Township - $879,000

1601 Briarwood Drive, Franklin Park - $579,000

“My goal is to be your Realtor for life.” ZITA BILLMANN COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Pittsburgh North Lifestyle |

9600 Perry Highway, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412.366.1600 412.310.7812 ZitaBillmann.com Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks ZitaBillmann@gmail.com April 2020 owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC.

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

40TH ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL

JDRF WESTERN PA 28TH ANNUAL PROMISE GALA

Posvar Hall, 1st Floor Galleria

This black-tie event includes a

ST. BARNABAS CHARITIES FOUNDER'S DAY GALA CELEBRATION

The Center for Latin American Studies

cocktail reception, a multi-course

Feel good about supporting Free Care!

(CLAS) at the University of Pittsburgh's

dinner, silent and live auctions,

This event features a cocktail reception

annual festival is free and open to the

JDRF's

Fund-A-Cure

with silent auctions and raffles, as well as

public! The event features cultural

program, and entertainment by the

a dinner program followed by a speech

activities, cuisine, art, and music

Elite Showband. Proceeds from

from the 2020 Hance Awardee and guest

centered on Latin American and

the event will go toward research

speaker and famed economist, Ben Stein.

Caribbean traditions and celebrations.

to cure, prevent, and treat Type 1

StBarnabasHealthSystem.com/

Ucis.Pitt.Edu/Clas/Festival

diabetes. Jdrf.org/Westernpa/Events/

Founders-Registration/

University of Pittsburgh's Wesley W.

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

signature

Pittsburgh Marriott North

2020-Jdrf-Promise-Gala/

4 FAMILY GUIDANCE ANNUAL SPRING GALA

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

Supporting programming for vulner-

18 PURPLESTRIDE PITTSBURGH 2020

25 PITTSBURGH TACO, BEER, & TEQUILA FESTIVAL Sandcastle Water Park

North Shore Riverfront Park

Taco 'Bout a Fun Time! This 21+ event

able youth in the Pittsburgh area, this

PurpleStride walks are among the

showcases the best tacos the city has

black tie event features an exclusive

largest source of funding for the

to offer. Featuring over 15 taco vendors,

performance by members of the

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

a guacamole pavilion, and compli-

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Join a vibrant community of survi-

mentary samples of local wine, beer,

FamilyGuidance.net/News-Events/

vors, impacted families, loved ones,

and tequila, come hungry and ready

Special-Events/Gala/

researchers, and advocates commit-

to vote for Pittsburgh's best taco! Plus,

ted to fighting and raising awareness

live music and games are sure to keep

of this deadly disease.

the good times rolling. Eventbrite.

PurpleStride.org/Pittsburgh

com/e/Pittsburgh-Taco-Beer-TequilaFestival-Tickets-90192156167

TRAVEL DESTINATION

P i t ts b u r g h E a r t h D ay

PITTSBURGH EARTH DAY JOINS FORCES WITH THE EARTH DAY GLOBAL NETWORK TO CELEBRATE THE 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY. ARTICLE JASON SOLAK

GET READY FOR THE ANNUAL CITYWIDE CELEBRATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, INSPIRING, AND CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY. Over the years our region has transformed from the Steel City into a thriving home for green innovation. Pittsburgh Earth Day honors the collaboration of businesses, community organizations and green purveyors that are changing the landscape of our region. FORBES Magazine along with other of our nation’s most respected media and institutions have recognized Pittsburgh as a “triumphant success” in green design and technology, and throughout the years, area residents have celebrated Earth Day in the towns and municipalities they call home. From the Pittsburgh Zoo to Ellwood City to Mt. Lebanon, our dedicated citizens have worked to promote the healthier and more sustainable aspects of the communities we love. Earth Day has been powered by Pittsburghers, going back to the early 1970s. Acrobatique Creative, working with the City of Pittsburgh and key partners, has developed an initiative open to all in the region who

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want to celebrate a resilient city and a more sustainable Pittsburgh.

Kicking off on Earth Day, April 20th, 2020, the 6th

annual event will feature exciting activities held at various venues in the City of Pittsburgh. Check out events such as; Ecolution Eco-Fashion Show at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Wednesday April, 22nd, Sustainable Business Breakfast at the Fairmont, Friday, April 24th; Branch Out at Market Square, Friday, April 24th & Saturday, April 25th; Growing Up Green Festival at Schenley Park, Saturday, April, 25th; Earth to Table Dinner, Sunday, April 26th. Visit the website for more details at PittsburghEarthDay.org Make history and be a part of this inclusive Earth Day.

Help move us all toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sus-

tainable Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh North Lifestyle | April 2020

Set Your Priorities!

Now is the Time to Plan Your Stress-free Future

Do you have a retirement strategy?

We’re not talking Medicare benefits or retirement accounts, but something much simpler – a single sheet of paper that may guarantee a stress-free future: Masonic Village’s Priority Waiting List. Many continuing care retirement communities have a waiting list, and Masonic Village’s is growing longer each day. Even if you’re considering a move years from now, join the list today so we’re ready when you are. This small step now can help you get the home of your choice in the future.

Call Us to Schedule a Personal Tour at 724-242-7253 Enjoy Life Your Way

and let us take care of the rest.

www.masonicvillages.org/mvs

1000 Masonic Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143 | www.masonicvillages.org | Open for Everyone.

602 Toftree Drive CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP | 4 BEDS, 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATHS BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED HOME OFFERS CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH A CLASSIC TOUCH | $775,000

108 Carriage H ill Drive ADAMS TOWNSHIP | 4 BEDS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS MAJESTIC ESTATE ON 3 ACRES WITH PRIVATE LAKE | $1,499,900

Emily Wilhelm REAL ESTATE P ROFESSIONAL

412.874.5368 (M) ewilhelm@piattsir.com

Artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary people.®

PIATT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 100 FOWLER ROAD, SUITE 30 | WARRENDALE, PA 15086 | 724.765.7000 (O) PIATTSIR.COM | INFO@PIATTSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.