At a time when Pittsburgh is facing big financial challenges, they're the two newest members to be elected to City Council. OnQ's Tonia Caruso introduces Natalia Rudiak and R. Daniel Lavelle. You'll hear about their plans for Pittsburgh.
Original airdate: Jan 19, 2010
In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Haiti, Pittsburgh is reacting and responding. OnQ's Michael Bartley reports on a local organanization mobilizing supplies, the impact on a Haitian hospital with Pittsburgh connections, and a local educator waiting to hear from Haitian family members.
Original airdate: Jan 14, 2010
While Pittsburgh begins a new decade with a nagging pension crisis, newly inaugurated mayor Luke Ravenstahl believes political unity and bridge-building can restore the city's finances to build a "new Pittsburgh." OnQ's Michael Bartley presents the mayor's inauguration address almost in its entirety as we explore the critical issues facing the mayor and the new city council.
Original airdate: Jan 11, 2010
OnQ has the story of a Pittsburgh woman in desperate need of a kidney transplant, and her friend who stepped up to help. Tonia Caruso goes inside the operating room as she reports on the importance of living donors.
Original airdate: Dec 21, 2009
People of all ages gathered on Nov. 21, 2009 to take part in a breakdancing competition, organized by Carnegie Mellon University and International Freestylers. OnQ reports on a cultural experience, full of energy and diversity, that's becoming a popular movement in Pittsburgh.
Original airdate: Dec 16, 2009
OnQ's Tonia Caruso reports on the importance of community health centers and other "safety nets" that provide medical services and support for Pittsburgh-area patients who might otherwise have little or no assistance.
Original airdate: Dec 07, 2009
OnQ reports on A+ Schools, an independent, community alliance for public education that's improving student achievement and test scores in the Pittsburgh Public School District. The lessons learned can benefit teachers, students, and board members in all of our region's school districts.
Original airdate: Dec 02, 2009
QED Cooks' Chris Fennimore and OnQ's Michael Bartley take you to a chocolate lover's dream come true at the famous Sarris Candies factory in Canonsburg, PA. Owner Frank Sarris takes you behind the scenes to see how all that creamy milk chocolate is made. Don't miss Chris Fennimore's new cooking marathon, "C is for Chocolate" premiering Saturday Nov. 21, 2009 from 10am until 2pm.
Original airdate: Nov 19, 2009
That's Gardening, Responsibility, Once Weekly. OnQ reports on this farm-based environmental education program in Lawrence County where children in grades 1-3 learn valuable lessons through growing a garden.
Original airdate: Nov 18, 2009
It's the 28th year for the 3 Rivers Film Festival, running November 6-21, 2009 at all three Pittsburgh Filmmakers theaters. OnQ contributor Minette Seate gives OnQ viewers a preview of what they'll see.
Original airdate: Nov 03, 2009
