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Making the Grade
A Special OnQ Series on Education Reform
All too often, the positive stories about learning and education in the Pittsburgh region - go untold. That's why OnQ has developed this ongoing series of feature reports and interviews showcasing innovative educational programs and goals, exceptional teachers and students, and policy makers working for education reform.
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Manfred Honeck: Pittsburgh's New Maestro
An OnQ Special Feature
The Austrian-born Manfred Honeck takes OnQ's Michael Bartley on a tour
of Honeck's beloved Vienna, the city of classical music. Honeck's
family members share their excitement about his being hired as the PSO
conductor and music director. We find out how this "rising
international star" hopes to bring happiness to Pittsburgh audiences
and we take the new maestro on a tour of the best of the 'burgh!
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Masters of Glass
An OnQ Special Edition
OnQ visits the Pittsburgh Glass Center on Penn Avenue in Friendship. Several internationally renowned glass artists are featured in the half-hour special.
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Mayoral Debate 2007
Who will be the next mayor of Pittsburgh and how is that person going
to address the many issues that face the city and affect the entire
metropolitan region? Meet the candidates and hear what they have to say
about tough issues.
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Mount Saint Macrina
An OnQ Special Edition
This former coal baron's estate in Uniontown, Fayette County is now
home to the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, members of
the Byzantine Catholic Rite.
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Mr. Right Now: PNH and Big Ben Make a Video
What does a Superbowl-winning quarterback do on his summer vacation? He
makes a music video with one of the hottest country breakout bands in
America! BUY THE DVD!
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National Negro Opera Company
An OnQ Special Feature
There are new efforts to restore the now-dilapidated home where Mary Cardwell Dawson founded the National Negro Opera Company in 1941. The grand Victorian-style house on the border of Pittsburgh's Homewood and Lincoln-Lemington neighborhoods was also dubbed "Mystery Manor" because of the "comings and goings" of celebrities, athletes and business people.
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National Parks of Western Pennsylvania
An OnQ Special Series
In cooperation with the National Park Service and in conjunction with the national broadcast of the Ken Burns series "The
National Parks: America's Best Idea," OnQ visited some of the national
parks in Western Pennsylvania. The feature stories aired on WQED-TV's
nightly news magazine broadcast "OnQ."
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Nursing: Rewards & Challenges
An OnQ Series & Special Edition
When it comes to media coverage of health care, television viewers always see the doctors front and center. But ask medical professionals and patients about the true driving force - and they'll likely credit the nurses. OnQ's coverage examines a variety of nursing topics including the nursing shortage, the changing face of nursing and compelling nursing specialties.
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Obesity: A Growing Problem
An OnQ Special Series
OnQ and WQED are proud to be partners with Highmark in a series of
reports and studio interviews on this important issue. Obesity is
linked to major health consequences - and the best solution will come
from changes in the way we eat and exercise. The Pittsburgh region has
addressed a number of obesity issues and has some promising programs in
place.
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Obesity: It's Gaining On Us
An OnQ Special Report
This one-hour special addresses the problems and solutions associated with obesity.
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One Year in Brownsville
An OnQ Special Report
Once a hub of activity in the Mon Valley, Brownsville's business district has fallen into decline and near abandonment.
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Oral Health = Overall Health
An OnQ Special Series
Recent research suggests a link between oral health and heart disease,
stroke, preterm births, diabetes and respiratory disease. In fact, a
visit to the dentist could detect more than just a cavity, as often the
first sign of a medical condition will appear in the mouth.
This OnQ series focuses on the importance of dental and oral care,
and its impact on your overall health.
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Our Environment, Our Health
An OnQ Special Report
This series of OnQ special reports focuses on connections between our
habitat and our health. OnQ's staff explores everything from air and
water quality to mold in our homes. Another featured segment looks at
cancer caused by environmental factors.
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Our Region's Next Renaissance
An OnQ Special Edition
This series of OnQ special reports and town hall meetings explores the
importance of the nonprofit community in Pittsburgh's economic revival.
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