Pittsburgh 360: Community Transformation, Gay for Good, Sibshop & A Cat's Best Friend

In this episode of Pittsburgh 360, Tonia Caruso reports from the East End Cooperative Ministries in East Liberty which is getting more attention for good work in its brand new building. Also featured: volunteers with Gay For Good who unite and improve Pittsburgh communities; SibShop, a local organization helping young people with special needs siblings; "Cat Cuddlers" whose small acts of kindness make a difference at the Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center.

Pittsburgh 360: Community Transformation, Gay for Good, Sibshop & A Cat's Best Friend aired on Jan 23, 2014.


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This episode of Pittsburgh 360 celebrates winter in Pittsburgh. First, we stop by a hockey game but we're not watching the ice. Join us on a trip behind the scenes to see the team controlling the screen. We then get beer lessons at a local brewery before heading to the Pittsburgh Zoo where the penguins intermingle outside of their exhibit. 

Original airdate: Jan 27, 2015


We’ll look at the epidemic of drug addiction among young people and see how Gateway Rehabilitation Center is working to reverse the numbers. Also, we find out just how important early detection is when it comes to lung cancer and see what it takes to get in shape with the fitness craze Crossfit.

Original airdate: Jan 08, 2015


We’ll find out what the residents of a local retirement community are doing to help bring comfort to the homeless. Then we learn how trash from Haiti and Honduras is being turned into something good before we tell you how you can decorate and dine on tableware products that truly give back.

Original airdate: Dec 18, 2014


Discover how a dog helps add cheer to a Pittsburgh Homeless Shelter and learn about a new competition at the University of Pittsburgh which aims for solutions to health issues. Then, we’ll explore a McMurray man’s mining memorabilia before going into the studio with the minds behind The Saturday Light Brigade.

Original airdate: Dec 11, 2014


The spotlight is on Homestead. Michael Bartley covers its historic past and future hopes. Tonia Caruso reports on Homestead's arts scene with a visit to Studio A.M. Dave Crawley features the Carnegie Library of Homestead, a local and national treasure.

Original airdate: Nov 06, 2014


The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Mid-Atlantic Chapter has honored WQED with four Emmy Awards. Here are highlights from the September 20, 2014 ceremony in Philadelphia.

Original airdate: Oct 30, 2014


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