WQED Strengthens Its TV Signal
A major upgrade restores clear, reliable reception for our viewers. October 23, 2025 — Good news for viewers tuning in with antennas: WQED’s broadcast signal just got stronger — …
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Honoring the Tree of Life Through Story and Song
Seven years ago, Pittsburgh was forever changed by the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue. On Sunday October 26, 2025, WQED honors the victims, survivors, and all those touched …
WQED presents encore of “The Last Independent Automaker”
Six-part docu-series on American Motors Corporation moves to Monday nights following strong audience demand PITTSBURGH, PA —WQED is bringing back The Last Independent Automaker for an encore run — …
Be My Neighbor Day Comes to Etna
WQED, Fred Rogers Productions and PNC Grow Up Great® Join Community Partners to Celebrate Kindness, Learning and a Neighborhood on the Rise PITTSBURGH — WQED Multimedia is proud to announce …
WQED Announces Staff Reductions in Response to Elimination of Federal Funding
PITTSBURGH — In response to the recent elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting, WQED Multimedia has taken steps to ensure its long-term financial stability, including laying off 19 employees—primarily …
WQED Local Productions 2023-2025
This list highlights some of WQED’s original local productions from 2023-2025. Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh Visit Badamo’s Pizza with Rick Sebak Original Dairy Queen Sign in Perryopolis, PA …
WQED premieres STEEL LINKS, a documentary ‘love letter’ to Pittsburgh’s heart, hustle, and heroes
Stream the Film PITTSBURGH – WQED Multimedia proudly presents STEEL LINKS, a new documentary set against the cinematic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s dramatic bridges, winding rivers, and towering skyline. The one-hour …
Point Park University Summer Film and Animation Programs
A Message from Point Park University As part of our continued partnership with WQED, we are pleased to offer a special invitation to WQED students to join our Summer Film …
WQED Launches New Series Celebrating Immigrant Communities in Pittsburgh with Host Natalie Bencivenga
Serving up a refreshing blend of culture and history, “Destination with Natalie Bencivenga” highlights the contributions of immigrants—past and present—in western Pennsylvania. PITTSBURGH — WQED Multimedia and Benci Productions, an …
WQED’s Be My Neighbor Day Brings a Celebration of Kindness to McKees Rocks
PITTSBURGH – WQED proudly presents the 11th annual Be My Neighbor Day, a celebration of kindness and what it means to be a caring neighbor. Inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, …
WQED’s Design Lives Here Competition Expands to Four Regional Events, Inspiring Future Engineers
PITTSBURGH – WQED is celebrating 16 years of inspiring young innovators through Design Lives Here, a hands-on engineering competition for students in grades 5-8 across 40 local schools. This …
WQED & Giant Eagle Launch Third Annual Community Champions Initiative, Seeking Nominations from the Public
PITTSBURGH – WQED, in partnership with Giant Eagle, is proud to announce the third season of the Community Champions initiative – a collaboration that celebrates and supports local people and …