Pittsburgh 360: Dr. Linda Lane, Jazz Man, Behind the Line & Black and Gold Bakery
In this episode, Michael Bartley sits down with Dr. Linda Lane, the new superintendent of Pittsburgh Public schools to learn her priorities and visions for the district. Also, viewers meet local jazz musician Lou Schreiber. Blind since birth, this 63 year old Bellevue musical genius has played with some of the greatest musicians who've ever lived. Also, in another installment of his "Behind the Line" series, Chris Fennimore profiles Kevin Sousa, owner of the newly opened and critically acclaimed Salt of the Earth restaurant in Garfield. And we visit the Oakmont Bakery which has an amazing selection of black and gold baked goods.
Pittsburgh 360: Dr. Linda Lane, Jazz Man, Behind the Line & Black and Gold Bakery aired on Feb 03, 2011.
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Original airdate: Feb 10, 2011
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Original airdate: Jan 27, 2011
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Original airdate: Jan 13, 2011
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Original airdate: Dec 23, 2010
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Original airdate: Dec 16, 2010
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Original airdate: Dec 09, 2010
