Gwen Elliott Remembered
Gwen Elliott, the first black woman to become a commander in the Pittsburgh Police department, has died after her battle with brain cancer. The former Pittsburgh Police commander will be remembered for her dedication to the community which included starting "Gwen's Girls" a group home that aims to give at-risk girls the education, training and services to support themselves and their children.
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Dave & Dave recently attended the finale of ESPN Radio's "Wing Championship Series" that brought out the best big eaters from near and far. With colorful names like "Lord of the Wings," "Ian the Invader," "Wing Tut" and "The Heat Miser," find out who was able to eat over 130 wings and walk away with the crown!
In 2006, OnQ profiled Pittsburgh's Ben Sota, founder of Zany Umbrella Circus, prior to his trip to teach at a circus school for children in Afghanistan. Sota is now back in the U.S., along with freelance photographer Renee Rosensteel, who documented the trip to a country devastated by war. OnQ has a follow-up report.
Two years later, the 4th congressional seat is contested again by the same candidates, Incumbent Jason Altmire and former congresswoman Melissa Hart. OnQ's Michael Bartley sits down with Altmire and Tonia Caruso sits down with Hart to discuss the primary issues.
A Monroeville man feared the worst when an MRI showed a grapefruit-sized tumor lodged against the front of his brain. But a new, minimally invasive surgical technique by UPMC Dr. Amin Kassam would quickly end the patient's fear. On Q host Michael Bartley reports.
It is the second tallest education building in the world. Now after 70 years, the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning is undergoing major exterior restoration. OnQ's Tonia Caruso looks back at the history of this 42-story national historic landmark.
OnQ introduces a group of mountain climbers who are raising money for a promising new breast cancer vaccine.
