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 Johnstown FloodThursday, February 23On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam failed and emptied millions of tons of water into the Conemaugh Valley, killing 2209 people in Johnstown, PA and nearby areas. Pittsburgh 360 takes you to the National Parks memorial which has honored the victims of this devastating flood for more than 30 years. Related Links: |
 Foxburg Segway ToursThe land where the Clarion River meets the Allegheny is rich with history and natural beauty. And now the little town that's perched there is enjoying a tourism boom, thanks in part to a strange but snazzy way to tool around. Contributor Beth Dolinar has the story of Foxburg and its Segway Tours.Related Links: |
 Bonnie's BusFor years, many women living in rural parts of West Virginia would never get a mammogram. In some cases, they didn't have coverage and couldn't afford it. For some, the nearest center was hundreds of miles away. That all changed when Bonnie's Bus started making its rounds.This mobile digital mammography unit for the West Virginia University Hospital's Cancer Center travels into rural West Virginia providing mammograms to women who'd otherwise have to travel great distances for this life-saving test. Contributor Lori Savitch brings us the story.Related Links: |
 Shelton Trade CenterThursday, March 8No dope, no guns, no foul mouths…just respect. Those are the house rules of the Shelton Trade Center, a masonry school in Wilkinsburg for individuals who are non-college bound or ready to turn their lives around. Block by block, young men and women are learning a trade and also learning how to lead productive lives off of the street. Meet Steve Shelton, the man behind the masonry school and learn how he’s restoring lives one brick at a time. |
 Fancy CatsWestern Pennsylvania's largest cat show is normally held in March at the Ice-O-Plex in Canonsburg. We visited last year's show, on the 25th anniversary of the Western Pennsylvania Cat Fanciers Association. Contributor Dave Crawley discovers why feline fanciers love fancy felines. |
 Center of LifeThursday, March 15WQED'S Michael Bartley takes you to Hazelwood to meet a church pastor who uses music and hip hop to breed success in young people. It's called The Center Of Life and it's a major success. |
 FabergeIf you're looking for something to do this holiday season, we may have just the thing. Faberge at the Frick is the first major exhibition of Faberge objects to be shown in Pittsburgh. Find out why the company's legacy is about more than just eggs. |
 Picturing the CityA photography curator at the Carnegie Museum of Art calls unlikely Pittsburgh the third most photographed city in the country. "Picturing the City," a Carnegie Museum exhibit, displays pictures of the changing city made by Pittsburgh photographers. Based on a project documenting the Pittsburgh of the 1950s, the Heinz Endowment-sponsored exhibit shows images of construction, sports, people and change downtown. |
Light Show ExtravaganzaIt is as simple as plug and play. A local man developed a way to sync your music to your outdoor lighting display without spending hours learning and programing software. And i'ts affordable too. A Lightshow Spectacular!Related Links: |
 Heaven's Scent PasteriesThursday, March 22Chris Fennimore visits Heaven's Scent Pasteries in Forest Hills, which nearly closed for good when its owner became very ill a year ago. But thanks to a lot of prayers, support, and a landlord who believed in "paying it forward," the little bakery is open again and busier than ever. |
 Lawrenceville Cookie TourIt's a sweet holiday tradition in Lawrenceville and WQED's Michael Bartley takes you on the "Cookie Tour." It's not just about cookies, but about luring more customers to small, independent merchants. |
 Clifford'sIt's a family owned and operated restaurant so popular, customers usually have to make their reservations at least a month in advance. Chris Fennimore goes behind the line at "Clifford's" to see what makes this small, out of the way restaurant such a destination spot for special occasions. |
airdate: February 16, 2012
In this episode of Pittsburgh 360, Michael Bartley introduces us to a local group that is helping teen moms beat the odds, Michael also takes you behind the scenes of an exciting new talk show shot right here at WQED, and Tonia Caruso introduces us to a father and son who've opened the first local distillery since the end of Prohibition. ... watch episode
Wigle Whiskey
A local father and son have opened the first distillery since the end of Prohibition ...watch segment
Teen Moms
Statistics show that every day in the state of Pennsylvania, 38 teenage girls will become pregnant ...watch segment
Anea
Hollywood meets Pittsburgh right here at WQED studios! People came from across the region to sit in the studio audience for a fascinating new talk show ...watch segment
airdate: January 26, 2012
In this episode of Pittsburgh 360, contributor Mike Lee shows us the science behind reclaiming ground zero after the attacks on 9/11, Michael Bartley introduces us to a woman who is inspiring others by showing them "The Sunny Side of Cancer", and we get a clue about a local acting troupe serving up mystery with a meal ... watch episode
Sunny Jennings
Pittsburgh 360's Michael Bartley introduces you to a Plum Borough mother, wife, and friend to many who is battling an incurable cancer ...watch segment
9/11 Forensics
Forensic science may be best known through shows like "CSI” ...watch segment
Murder Mystery Theater
There's a troupe of local actors who are living double lives ...watch segment
airdate: January 12, 2012
In this episode of Pittsburgh 360, Tonia Caruso introduces us to a young boy who is getting a big boost in school from a small robot, Michael Bartley shows us how some local students are overcoming obstacles and letting their talents shine through F.A.M.E, and Chris Moore takes us on a tour of some ancient artifacts from the land of the bible ... watch episode
Roboclass: Reconnecting a Homebound Student
14-year-old Cris Colaluca hasn't been able to attend school since the 2nd grade ...watch segment
F.A.M.E
Meet the committed leaders behind F.A.M.E., the Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education, and find out how a unique scholarship drives some of Pittsburgh's brightest students to overcome obstacles and let their talents shine. ...watch segment
Bible Lands Museum
Kelso Bible Lands Museum -- Come along for a tour of ancient artifacts on permanent display at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Highland Park ...watch segment
airdate: December 22, 2011
In this episode, Chris Fennimore visits a Forest Hills bakery, whose custom cakes are works of art ... watch episode
Heaven's Scent Pasteries
Chris Fennimore visits Heaven's Scent Pasteries in Forest Hills, which nearly closed for good when its owner became very ill a year ago ...watch segment
Lawrenceville Cookie Tour
It's a sweet holiday tradition in Lawrenceville and WQED's Michael Bartley takes you on the "Cookie Tour." It's not just about cookies, but about luring more customers to small, independent merchants. ...watch segment
Clifford's
It's a family owned and operated restaurant so popular, customers usually have to make their reservations at least a month in advance ...watch segment
airdate: December 15, 2011
In this episode, Michael Bartley introduces viewers to a local minister who uses the arts, especially music, to keep teens away from trouble and temptation ... watch episode
Center of Life
WQED'S Michael Bartley takes you to Hazelwood to meet a church pastor who uses music and hip hop to breed success in young people ...watch segment
Faberge
If you're looking for something to do this holiday season, we may have just the thing ...watch segment
Picturing the City
A photography curator at the Carnegie Museum of Art calls unlikely Pittsburgh the third most photographed city in the country ...watch segment
Light Show Extravaganza
It is as simple as plug and play ...watch segment
airdate: December 8, 2011
In this episode, Michael Bartley profiles the family of a young leukemia victim whose spirit and determination live on, years after her death ... watch episode
Elora's Hope
Elora Geier was hit by a car when she was 22 months old ...watch segment
Sarah Heinz House
The Sarah Heinz House for Boys and Girls has been an institution on Pittsburgh's North Side for more than a century ...watch segment
Pittsburgh Opera Competition
Local singers compete for a chance to perform with the Opera Theater of PIttsburgh ...watch segment
airdate: November 17, 2011
In this episode, contributor Beth Dolinar profiles a brother and sister who compete on a high school rowing team, and the special bond that put them in the boat together ... watch episode
Will Graf: Rower
It is interesting enough that a brother and sister compete together on a crew rowing team at Three Rivers Rowing ...watch segment
Root 174
In a continuing series for Pittsburgh 360, called "Behind the Line," Chris Fennimore profiles another of Pittsburgh's many talented chefs ...watch segment
Panther Hollow Artist
Ron Barron has always been fascinated by the homes and buildings in Panther Hollow ...watch segment
Stars & Stripes: An American Story
Viewers are taken on a tour of Stars & Stripes: An American Story, an exhibit at the Heinz History Center which details the stories of the people behind the more than 200 year history of our nation’s most enduring symbol. ...watch segment
