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OnQ 2008

Monday | May 12
ONQ SPECIAL EDITION: The Bittersweet Heiress As the daughter of Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick, Helen Clay Frick grew up in the shadow of her father's controversial legacy. A new biography written by Helen's great-niece, Martha Frick Symington Sanger, offers an unprecedented look into the heiress' personal life and her passion for art, architecture and philanthropy.

OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL: Top Ten Sports Heroes People love to make lists, and in honor of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary, OnQ has asked well known Pittsburgh sports writer Abby Mendelson to give his take on the Top 10 Pittsburgh sports heroes. Some of the athletes are household names, others will be a surprise. Watch and see if you agree with his choices.
RELATED LINK:
Pittsburgh Born, Pittsburgh Bred

Friday | May 9
ONQ SPECIAL EDITION: Spirited Talk! Watch the lively discussion of the week’s hottest topics with moderator Chris Moore and regular panelists; Heather Heidelbaugh, Bill Green, Valerie McDonald Roberts, and John McIntire.

Thursday | May 8
ONQ SPECIAL EDITION: The Ultimate Gift Last year, Dawn Hoffman of Jefferson Hills donated part of her liver to help save the life of her son, Jeffrey. During double organ transplant surgery, Jeffrey also received a kidney from his uncle. OnQ contributor Lynn Sawyer has this unique story of love and sacrifice.
RELATED LINKS:
Living Donor Transplantation
Organ Transplantation Information

OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL: A Mother's Strength OnQ's Michael Bartley introduces you to a Hampton Township mother who, despite her physical paralysis, finds a unique strength in raising her two daughters.

OnQ DOCUMENTARY: The Birthplace of Mother's Day OnQ contributor Dave Crawley visits the Mother's Day Shrine & Museum in Grafton, West Virginia, where the first Mother's Day was celebrated in 1908.
RELATED LINKS:
More Information on Grafton, West Virginia
International Mother's Day Shrine

Wednesday | May 7
ONQ SPECIAL EDITION: This House The Meadows Lanes has been an oasis for black bowlers in Homewood since 1974. But its history in Pittsburgh goes back through duck pins and the 1940s when it put some of the first integrated teams on the pro women's tour. Despite recent hard times, "This House" continues to train young African American bowlers for the future.

OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL: GTECH: Growth through energy and community health GTECH is an innovative company that is reclaiming Pittsburgh's vacant land using alternative energy crops to remediate the soil. OnQ contributor Doug Oster reports.

OnQ DOCUMENTARY: Digital Conversion Chances are you've seen the TV commercials. A big change is coming in the way we watch television. OnQ's Tonia Caruso reports on the digital conversion and what it means if your television still relies on rabbit ears and rooftop antennas.

Tuesday | May 6
ONQ SPECIAL EDITION: Pittsburgh Penguin, Enforcer, and Giver He's known as the heavyweight champion of the NHL, but OnQ contributor Susie Meister finds out why Pittsburgh Penguin Georges Laraque goes from a feared enforcer during the game to a gentle giant off the ice.

OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL: Strength & Courage Local breast cancer survivors are working to help other newly-diagnosed patients adjust to life after surgery. OnQ's Tonia Caruso shows how the Strength & Courage Excerise DVD they created is making a big impact on so many women's lives.
RELATED LINK:
Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure

OnQ DOCUMENTARY: Pittsburgh People Changing Lives: Tom Rutkoski Tom is the founder for "Abode For Children," a local non-profit providing education and shelter for orphans in Nigeria and India. OnQ's Michael Bartley reports it's just the beginning for this organization as Tom and others plan to expand their mission into other countries.

Monday | May 5
RODDEY VS. MISTICK: Political Discussion Republican Jim Roddey and Democrat Joe Mistick bring smart political discussion and debate to OnQ viewers in this popular, ongoing segment.

And catch up with Roddey v. Mistick episodes on the web. Click here and choose the category “Roddey v. Mistick”

Sunday | May 4
VIEWER'S REQUEST: Dixmont & Unquiet Ruin Two viewer favorites from the OnQ collection of stories:

DIXMONT: BREAKDOWN OF A MENTAL HOSPITAL - This award-winning feature, rich with archival images and compelling interviews, chronicles the rise and fall of the landmark "insane asylum" near Pittsburgh. The OnQ staff got unprecedented access to the Dixmont property and its underground tunnels just prior to demolition.
RELATED LINKS:
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Dixmont Article
Ohio Trespassers - Dixmont

UNQUIET RUIN - Pittsburgh's abandoned Armstong Cork Factory was in ruins when photographer Annie O'Neill captured the beauty in its dilapidation. Since then, the buildings were saved and renovated into beautiful upscale apartment lofts. You'll see that part of the story, too!

Friday | May 2
ONQ SPECIAL EDITION: Spirited Talk! Watch the lively discussion of the week’s hottest topics with moderator Chris Moore and regular panelists; Bill Green, Valerie McDonald Roberts, and John McIntire. They are also joined this week with special guest panelist Deborah Todd.

Thursday | May 1
ONQ SPECIAL EDITION: Stained Glass Treasures In this special half-hour episode, OnQ showcases several of the region's most-recognized stained glass works, and the artists behind them.

Saint Paul Cathedral - The Oakland landmark contains more than 100 stained glass windows that tell stories from the Bible and of the church. OnQ contributor Carol Lee Espy reports.

Calvary United Methodist Church - Tiffany stained glass windows, gargoyles and intricately-carved woodwork are among the features at this church on Pittsburgh's North Side. OnQ's Michael Bartley takes you on a tour of this Victorian treasure.

Terry Bengel: Stained Glass Artist - His large-scale works of art can be seen in churches, chapels and schools across Western Pennsylvania. OnQ's Tonia Caruso examines the colorful creations of one of this region's most prolific and talented stained glass artists.

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