Downtown Living
Pittsburgh has often been named the nation's most livable city, but how many people actually consider living downtown? Downtown Pittsburgh is in the midst of another major transformation and for the first time ever housing is a key part of the plans. WQED's Tonia Caruso explores this growing real estate trend, introduces people who live Downtown and shows the places they call home. From the practical to the posh, you might be surprised at what's available and what it means to the future of Pittsburgh.
Downtown Living aired on Oct 08, 2012.
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Series: Experience
WQED contributing reporter Dave Crawley documents Western Pennsylvania's contributions to World War II, including the Bantam Jeep designed in Butler, LST production on Neville Island, steel production in Homestead and the Westinghouse artist who created the Rosie The Riveter image.
Original airdate: Nov 07, 2011
At the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, animal keepers are working to save the world's most endangered and threatened species. WQED goes behind the scenes at the Pittsburgh landmark to focus on efforts to protect animals such as amur tigers, Philippine crocodiles, and sea turtles.
Original airdate: May 30, 2011
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. Farmington, one of the towns along the route, still welcomes visitors, with attractions ranging from The Christian Clay Winery, Laurel Caverns, the historic Stone House, to the vistas of the Summit Inn and the legendary white buffalo at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Reporter Dave Crawley follows 40 to Farmington in this historic travelogue.
Original airdate: Apr 11, 2011
Almost every day there are news reports of bullying: ranging from nasty text messages to beatings. There are even reports of bullying in the workplace. Often victims suffer emotionally and physically - sometimes becoming so depressed over bullying, they take their own lives. This documentary shares stories of victims while focusing on programs that are helping put Pennsylvania on the forefront of bullying prevention in schools.
Original airdate: Mar 28, 2011
This documentary follows four Pittsburgh-area people who are compelled to climb. Explorer Will Cross, watchmaker Michael Kobold, Dr. Ray Benza and physician assistant Jessica Lazar are all scaling the highest mountains in the world to raise money and awareness for diabetes, lung disease and injured Navy Seals.
Original airdate: Feb 28, 2011
