The Allegheny River Islands: Urban Oases - May 21, 2012
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Monday, May 28
40 To Farmington
Also known as the National Road, Route 40 has fascinating connections to historic figures, where inns once welcomed west-bound settlers passing through Western Pennsylvania. Today, Farmington still welcomes visitors, with attractions ranging from a hilltop vineyard to Pennsylvania's biggest cave; the ghosts of the Stone House, to the vistas of Summit Inn, and the legendary white buffalo of Nemacolin. Dave Crawley follows "40 to Farmington."
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Fort Necessity
The Christmas Shop
Kentuck Knob
Marci McGuinness
Monday, June 4
The Darr Mine Disaster
On December 19, 1907, a tremendous explosion shook the Youghiogheny River Valley, killing 239 men and boys at the Darr Mine in Van Meter, Westmoreland County. The tragedy remains the worst mining accident in Pennsylvania history. But as time passes, there are fewer people with direct connections to the tragedy, and some of the Darr history is in danger of being lost forever. This episode reports on a small, but passionate coalition of people dedicated to preserving Darr artifacts, and the legacy of the miners who died there.
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The Darr Mine Disaster
The Darr Mine and the Miracle of St. Nicholas
Monday, June 11
Living With Autism
More children are being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder than ever before. Researchers are making strides and uncovering new information about a disorder that's only been studied for about 20 years. But for families whose autistic children will soon reach adulthood, their greatest challenges may still lie ahead.
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Center for Excellence in Autism Research
The Watson Institute
ABOARD (Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders)
Monday, June 18
Leo Beachy: A Legacy Nearly Lost
In the early 1900s, Beachy took unforgettable photographs of life in Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Most of his precious glass plate negatives were destroyed in 1927. But when 2,800 plates surfaced in recent years, his elderly niece began a mission to preserve her uncle's legacy. This episode includes the amazing Beachy collection and Maxine Broadwater's efforts through 2010 to preserve the negatives and make the photos available worldwide.
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Monday, June 25
The Animal Rescue League Story
It started in 1909 with five animal lovers organizing to return lost pets to their owners, and caring for starving dogs and cats. Now into its second century, The Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania has evolved into much more. This episode of Experience reports on the shelter's history, challenges, successes, its outreach programs, and the volunteers who simply care about the well-being and love of animals.
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