Obesity On Campus
Three out of every 10 college students are overweight or obese - and colleges are considering their options when it comes to addressing this growing health crisis. This OnQ report looks at local universities' unique efforts to battle an obesity problem far more serious than the fabled "freshman fifteen."
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Pittsburgh TV stations join forces to get the word out about "The Pittsburgh Promise" - an ambitious scholarship program that helps students in Pittsburgh Public Schools plan, prepare & pay for college. Join Michael Bartley, Tonia Caruso, Stacy Smith, Ken Rice, David Johnson, Darieth Chisolm, Wendy Bell and Andrew Stockey as they report on how The Pittsburgh Promise hopes to transform the future of our children, our city and our region.
Ballet and the Holocaust combine for this compelling production at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. OnQ previews the ballet and introduces a Pittsburgh Holocaust survivor who helped prepare the dancers for this melding of art and history.
OnQ's Tonia Caruso takes a look at what homeowners can do to prevent mold from growing in their homes.
As the Roethlisberger case develops so does the OffQ conversation! The gang discusses a number of things including the Rooney family, the D.A.'s decision not to prosecute and the alleged victim's written statements. They also touch on the Tea Party in Pittsburgh and possible criminal actions with the West Virginia mine explosion.
Dr. Bobby Collins discusses with Chris Moore how oral health is linked to a person's overall health, and how in Pennsylvania lack of dental insurance should not be a barrier to receiving dental care.
Ms. Parsons is a World War II Veteran who was stationed in Washington, D.C. working on the highly “Top-Secret” efforts to decode the German U-Boat communications.
