Confronting the Violence: a Media Roundtable
In this half-hour roundtable discussion, WQED's Chris Moore will be joined by fellow media professionals to talk about the coverage of the media and violence. Among the discussion points: How is violence covered by the local media? Can the media actually have a role in reducing violence? What is our influence on the situation?
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Series: OnQ
What happens to all those hats when there's a hat trick at Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games? Mike Behme of Boy Scout Troop 830 in Clinton, Pennsylvania found out they were being thrown in the trash, so he created Hat Tricks 4 Humanity as his Eagle Scout community service project. The hats now go to local and international charities. Sidney Crosby congratulated Mike and gave WQED a surprise interview for this story. Writer/Producer: David Solomon. Camera/Editing: Paul Ruggieri.
A safety net for homeless people started by a Pittsburgh-area teenager with the help of his orthopedic surgeon father, Our Hearts to Your Soles provides shoes and medical foot care. OnQ's Michael Bartley reports.
It's one of the most popular art forms in India. The beautiful decorations can be found on walls and floors, especially during festive occasions. OnQ's Chris Moore reports on a Pittsburgh woman who is working to preserve this ancient art.
How does a kid from New Castle end up becoming a wildly successful Hollywood attorney, producer, executive and next door neighbor to Steven Spielberg? John Dellaverson's story is about opportunity both for himself and now possibly for the region where he grew up.
A Pittsburgh-area math teacher puts an artistic twist on a popular children's toy. OnQ shows how Jason Burik turns Lego blocks into miniature architectural masterpieces!
It may be the answer to the needs of an energy-hungry nation, but it's a different sotry for people who live close to drilling sites - especially those who rely on well water to drink, bathe or run their business. In this extended interview, a Western Pennsylvania farmer talks about the impact of Marcellus Shale drilling on his property.
