HIV/AIDS Research: 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years after the discovery of the HIV virus, progress has been made in basic research, clinical treatment, and public health prevention. OnQ’s Michael Bartley takes a look into the early days of this worldwide epidemic, and at a new therapeutic vaccine that is showing signs of being a potential cure.
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OnQ gives viewers the opportunity to see a plant that blooms only once in its life cycle at Phipps Conservatory. The agave americana is also known as a century plant. Its spectacular single stalk is literally growing through the roof at an average of 6 to 12 inches per day!
OnQ takes you to the Warhol Museum where the "FORCE" is still with us. It's an out-of-this-world exhibit of 100 Darth Vader helmets, re-interpreted by today's pop surreal artists.
The OnQ interns explore The Weekend Factory at the Andy Warhol Musuem. The Weekend Factory is a lively studio program where museum visitors of all ages can investigate ideas about art and culture through dialogue, hands on experimentation and fun!
They're a part of America's greatest generation -- the men and women who served in World War II. After more than 60 years, plans are underway to build a WW II memorial to honor local veterans. OnQ's Tonia Caruso looks at one of the unique fund raising efforts underway -- a World War II calendar featuring local soldiers.
When the train tracks from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland became the Great Allegheny Passage biking and hiking trail, the Big Savage Tunnel's deplorable condition was a major obstacle for bicyclists trying to connect with the C&O Canal trail into Washington, D.C. This mini-documentary follows several years in efforts to restore the tunnel - making it a landmark stop along the bike trail. From writer/producer David Solomon, Camera & Editing: Paul Ruggieri.
Once a major hub in the Monongahela River valley south of Pittsburgh, Brownsville's once-bustling business district has fallen into decay and near abandonment. Through compelling interviews and rare archival footage, this 30-minute documentary chronicles the story of Brownsville's effort to survive. The Emmy winning documentary is from writer/producer David Solomon and videographer/editor Paul Ruggieri.
