GreenForge
OnQ reports on a former commercial building in Westmoreland County that has gone through complete "green rehabilitation." Named GreenForge, the building is used to demonstrate cutting edge conservation, alternative energy and green building features.
GreenForge aired on Apr 06, 2010.
View more from WQED
Series: OnQ
Most small businesses have a tough start, some don't even get off the ground. But 14-year-old Lani Lazzari of Pittsburgh created her own face and body scrub business, Simple Sugars, which expects sales of $80,000 in 2008. Her recipe? One part passion, two parts hard work, and a whole lot of sugar!
As Principal Timpanist for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Tim Adams can be regularly seen performing on the Heinz Hall stage. Tonight OnQ contributor and WQED-FM's, Jim Cunningham, has an up close look at this incredibly talented musician.
In November 2003, SPC James Fair was critically wounded by a bomb while serving in Iraq. His injuries included the loss of both hands and the loss of sight in both eyes. Now, with the help of Homes for Our Troops, Duquesne Light, the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show and many others, Fair is moving into a Ross Township home built to accommodate his special needs.
QED Cooks host Chris Fennimore tries to find out what Pittsburgh eats by traveling to McKees Rocks for a look at three uniquely-Pittsburgh eateries. Pierogies Plus, Ricci Sausage, and Mancini Bread.
A local woman's handmade Christmas trees are showing up in homes all over the region. Each tree is one of a kind but there's something else that makes them unique. OnQ's Tonia Caruso introduces a local artist who proves you can be creative at any age.
Kyle Holbrook survived his youth in Pittsburgh gangs and is now showing today's generation a better way through art.