Family Portrait
At the age of 84, Fred Kenderson reflects on his remarkable career, during which he became one of Pittsburgh's first corporate photographers. His daughter, Cynthia, is now carrying on the family tradition.
Cam Chambers
Soul singer and New Kensington native Cam Chambers gives us a live performance of the song "Nuedae" at the historic Kelly Strayhorn Theater.
Black Horizons from the Archive
A look back at Black Horizons, WQED's long-running Black public affairs programs, with digitally re-mastered segments and interviews with memorable, and in some cases, iconic guests.
Achieva Early Learning Infant Massage
Infant massage can help calm and soothe fussy babies, ease digestive issues and more. WQED EDU is excited to collaborate with Achieva Early Intervention on a groundbreaking new series.
Well Beings Tour
Join us for Healthy Connections: Teens, Parents, Educators, and Mental Health. We’ll explore tools to help parents and teens find common ground, while offering guidance to educators in recognizing signs of mental illness in students.
Limitless
Explore the life and work of Pittsburgh photographer Mikael Owunna. His portraits - a fascinating combination of engineering and optics - of the Black body are driven by his identity as a queer Nigerian.
What is a President?
As the United States steps into a new year with a new president, WQED's "Our American Democracy" explores some of the issues and struggles this new era will bring.
Aviary Artist
Recently, one of the aviary's mammals is getting a lot of attention. Hang out with “Valentino,” the painting sloth who has brushed his way into the hearts of visitors.
Nicholas Coffee & Tea
Owned and operated by the same family since 1919, this shop in Market Square offers a wide variety of teas, cigars and over 100 flavors of coffee.
Pittsburghers on Racism and Resilience
Pittsburghers of different racial and ethnic backgrounds share their encounters with racism and discrimination in this region.
A Neighborhood of Learning
See how WQED partnered with the Laurel Highlands School District to enhance learning across all grades.
Out of the Woods
With fascinating photography and interviews, this documentary takes viewers to historic sites including Fort Ligonier, Fort Necessity, Fort Pitt, Bushy Run Battlefield, Braddock's Battlefield, and historic Hanna's Town.
Maggie's Farm Rum
During the holidays, this independent craft rum distiller's famous "secret recipe" eggnog is a customer favorite.
Sree's Foods
Sree's cuisine originates in the ancient southern Indian city of Hyderabad, and reflects the principles of Ayurveda, which means "Science of Life."
Family Tree
Deep in Pennsylvania hardwood country, four generations of the Hickman family have become a world-wide distributor of top-quality woods.
Childhood Lost
A new documentary shining a light on Adultification: the perception that African American girls are more adult and less in need of support and care than girls of a different race.
An Unlikely Refuge
As a follow-up to WQED’s PBS national documentary, “Harbor from the Holocaust” this 30-minute local documentary examines the Pittsburgh connections to a little-known story of Jews who found refuge in Shanghai during the Holocaust.
Behind Enemy Lines
Shot down two weeks before D-Day, P-47 fighter pilot Wally King experienced turmoil first-hand. Now 97 and living in New Wilmington, PA, he relives the uncertainty and desperation, along with unexpected moments of humanity.
Starved: Our Food Insecurity Crisis
More than a million people in Pennsylvania are hungry because they cannot afford or do not have access to healthy food. WQED examines food insecurity affecting thousands in the region.
Emma Writt
In Pittsburgh's African American community, the suffrage movement was vibrant, and it grew out of women's reading clubs. Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
The Longwell House
Efforts are underway in Monongahela, Washington County to renovate a landmark home built in 1872, as a permanent site for the town’s historical society.
Happy Day Dessert Factory
Named after a song his grandmother always sang, owner Galen Moorer Jr. offers fresh, homemade confections year round at this North Side treat shop!
Jon Bindley
This episode features the song "Future Tripping" by Jon Bindley of Bindley Hardware Co.
Phat Man Dee
This episode features the song stylings of Phat Man Dee, a cosmic jazz cabaret vocalist, band leader and music educator.
SOS: Support Our Schools
A new universally-designed project that engages students for a period of ten days and crosses curriculum areas to address grade level standards in multiple subject areas.
Learning at Home
This school year is going to be unlike any other. WQED has online resources for parents, educators, students and caregivers.
