G20: Pittsburgh's Impact
The Pittsburgh Summit will no doubt create some challenges in our city especially when it comes to traffic and protesters. But organizers say those inconveniences could be far outweighed by the benefits. OnQ's Tonia Caruso reports on who's visiting, what the summit could mean to our region and how Pittsburghers are preparing to help host the world. (From 9-22-09)
G20: Pittsburgh's Impact aired on Sep 22, 2009.
View more from WQED
Series: OnQ
That's the name of a program that helps cancer patients cope with the physical effects of their treatment. OnQ contributor Iris Samson brings us the story.
Everyone knows him as the father of our country, but did you know that George Washington was a farmer and businessman as well? OnQ takes you inside a new exhibit at the Heinz History Center that's filled with artifacts and stories direct from Washington's home in Mount Vernon.
The U.S. military is finding alternatives to using deadly force around the world. It's called non-lethal weapons training, and many service men and women are being trained by the experts at the Penn State Fayette campus in Uniontown. OnQ's Michael Bartley takes you there.
Three out of every 10 college students are overweight or obese - and colleges are considering their options when it comes to addressing this growing health crisis. This OnQ report looks at local universities' unique efforts to battle an obesity problem far more serious than the fabled "freshman fifteen."
OffQ panelists discuss a number of hot button issues including the huge budget gap in Pennsylvania, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's request for public safety workers to "clean up their act," glitches on Wall Street and Big Ben's Sport Illustrated cover and article.
Good oral hygiene is about much more than a pretty smile. Your mouth can often impact the health of the rest of your body. OnQ's Tonia Caruso begins a four-part series by explaining why we all need to care about our teeth, gums and more.
