Skybus - Wheels From The Past
The push for electric cars is bigger than ever, but a retired team of Westinghouse engineers say "that's nothing new." Back in the 1960s, they produced an electric transit system called Skybus in South Park, Pennsylvania. OnQ contributor Dave Crawley reports on efforts to preserve this piece of Pittsburgh-area history.
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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.
