Pittsburgh 360: Classrooms Without Borders, A Salute to the Sky & Prattis and the Piano

This episode of Pittsburgh 360 celebrates Women's History Month with a focus on three women. Dr. Zipora "Tsipy" Gur, is Founder and Executive Director of Classrooms Without Borders. The daughter of Holocaust survivors, she's dedicated her life to helping others understand Holocaust by leading study seminars in Poland, Germany and Israel. Florence Shutsy Reyolds made history as one of the first women pilots to fly in World War II as a Women Air Force Service Pilot or WASP. and Patricia Prattis Jennings followed her passion for piano to become the first African-American female member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Pittsburgh 360: Classrooms Without Borders, A Salute to the Sky & Prattis and the Piano aired on Mar 27, 2014.


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On this episode of Pittsburgh 360, we bring you the third in our “Healthy Baby, Healthy Start” series with a look at how to keep baby safe while they sleep. After that, we'll take you onto the soccer pitch with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, and we’ll introduce you to an inventor who is bringing the next wave in technology to your skin.

Original airdate: Apr 25, 2013


In this Pittsburgh 360, Tonia Caruso continues our Healthy Baby, Healthy Start series with a story on nutrition for moms-to-be, we’ll take you behind-the-scenes of the WQED-FM Musical Kids competition, and we’ll visit a house in North Belle Vernon with 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s décor and memorabilia that may give you a sense of nostalgia.

Original airdate: Apr 18, 2013


In this episode of Pittsburgh 360, we’ll take a look back at a tragic event in Lawrenceville history, give you a preview of an upcoming series, and, like a moth to the flame, we’ll draw you in with some true stories.

Original airdate: Feb 07, 2013


In this episode of Pittsburgh 360, we look back to the early days of WQED, flash forward to its present, and focus on our future. We celebrate 40 years of WQED FM, see how children with disabilities are learning to play, and we'll give you a peak at the Best of WQED!

Original airdate: Jan 31, 2013


In this episode of Pittsburgh 360, we peek into the kitchen of one of Pittsburgh's top chefs who is cooking in a surprising place, Tonia Caruso steps into the kitchen of another man who is steaming up tea with a twist, and we're introduced to a musical duo taking a stand against bullying.

Original airdate: Jan 24, 2013


In this episode of Pittsburgh 360, Michael Bartley follows the Clairton Bears to their historic Championship victory, you'll get drawn into the wonderful world of Wayno and we'll get in the debate over tattoo regulations.

Original airdate: Jan 17, 2013


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