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June Issue

Welcome to the June issue of

Northern Connection Magazine

This month’s cover features

Also in this issue:
• Men's Health

• June Happenings

• Health & Wellness

• And much more...

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Featured Articles

Is Your Child Water-Ready? Discover WhyParents Are Talking about Goldfish SwimSchool®

As a parent, nothing matters more than your child’s safety — especially around water. Pool days, beach vacations, and backyard parties should be filled with fun, not fear. That’s why Pittsburgh families vote Goldfish Swim School Best Swim Lessons year after year. Goldfish offers engaging, effective swim lessons designed specifically for children ages 4 months to 12 years old.

Pursuing Their Passions: UPMC Magee-Womens Specialists

At UPMC Magee-Womens, we are proud of our care teams and the talented group of experts who offer a variety of specialty services throughout our regions, including gynecologic oncology, midlife health, minimally invasive surgery, reproductive endocrinology, treatment for endometriosis and fibroids, maternal fetal medicine, and urogynecology.

Cover Story

School Mover & Shakers - May

A new four-year partnership between Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Music and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will give CMU students direct, on-campus access to world-class musicians and conductors.

School Mover & Shaker

May Happenings

See all the local happenings for May!

Happenings

May Mover & Shakers

In 2026, Dr. Karen Schogel and Dr. Barbara Fardo are celebrating two meaningful milestones for their practice. They are marking 25 years of dedicated service to their patients and community, reflecting a strong legacy of compassionate, comprehensive care. This milestone year also welcomes an exciting new chapter, as Dr. Rachelle Atrasz joins the practice in owner-ship.

Movers & Shakers

Some Dos and Don’ts When Traveling

I don’t know if they still do it, but back when I used to have a subscription to it in the 1970s, Glamour magazine, used to publish a spread called “Dos and Don’ts,” which highlighted fashion hits and misses. With the arrival of warmer weather, many of us begin to think about travel and vacation.

Senior Living

The Women Who Make it Work

Right in time for Mother’s Day, we’re excited to deliver you our Women’s Issue! We’re featuring some of the smart and driven women in our community, from healthcare providers to business owners.

From the Editor

Pennsylvania Highway of Heroes

With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to explore Pennsylvania’s scenic landscapes. If you’re seeking a new adventure close to home, plan a trip along the Highway of Heroes. Along the way, you’ll discover sites rich with history and remarkable stories.

Support our Troops

Cinco de Mayo Trivia

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Every May 5, we celebrate this vibrant commemoration that showcases Mexico's rich cultural heritage. One misconception is that it is a celebration of Mexican Independence. It’s not—that date is actually September 16, 1810.

Trivia