Name change to
WQED Multimedia to build on multimedia strengths of television, radio, publishing and
the web

Organizational realignment to integrate company structure with multimedia mission

New digital antenna installed, which will enable WQED to broadcast in high-definition and multiple streams of programming

WQED Connection,
multimedia response to September 11, 2001, included special OnQ programming and phone banks staffed by crisis counselors

Special OnQ programs: From Pittsburgh to Haiti; Masters of Glass; Caregivers: Support for Families with Dying Loved Ones; Homemakers: Training for Disabled to Live at Home

Time Life Video and WQED partner in direct response campaign to offer Doo Wop music library to a national audience

Pittsburgh All-Star Holiday Jam – holiday program with local bands

Live from Studio A showcases the diversity of the local music scene

Dominion Volunteer in the Arts Awards (VITA) recognizes efforts of countless volunteers who help out local arts groups

Issues PA – partnership with the Pennsylvania Economy League and Pennsylvania Public Television Network to raise key issues in governor’s race

Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show – cooking demos with Chris Fennimore and sales of WQED cookbooks and products

Brain Food –TV pilot for students that utilizes math and science in cooking

Sandwiches That You Will Like – Rick Sebak’s saucy PBS special toasting the crusty glory of American sandwiches

Bayer Arts Magazine, a weekly program of news and interviews with local arts organizations and is heard every Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon on WQED fm89.3. In 2002, The Bayer Arts Magazine was awarded the Gabriel Award for public affairs programming

New WQED fm89.3 antenna installed January 2002

Workforce Development –
multimedia campaign called Making Our Region Work to establish awareness of job availability for those with two-year degrees or specialized training

Black History Month – partnership with Duquesne Light to honor African Americans who make a difference in our region

National City Black History Month – WQED Multimedia
hosted essay contest winners

Rhythm, Love & Soul – Producer T.J. Lubinsky brings together the giants of R&B, singing their hits from the 1960s and 70s. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, leads the all-star lineup

The Elsie Awards – named for community leader and philanthropist Elsie Hillman, the biennial awards honor people who have made a difference

Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh – a joyous, light-filled look at the wide range of holiday gatherings from producer Rick Sebak

The Harry Awards for Excellence in the Arts – presented each year to artists in the visual and performing arts in traditional and cutting edge fields

Pittsburgher of the Year – awarded by Pittsburgh magazine each year to a person or group of people who have had the greatest impact in the community