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Gardens of Pennsylvania
An OnQ Documentary
Discover eight of the most impressive public gardens in the
Commonwealth with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist, Doug Oster. From
Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh to Longwood Gardens near
Philadelphia, Oster journeys across the state showcasing not only the
beautiful gardens but also the gardeners themselves.
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Garfield
An OnQ Neighborhood Special
This half-hour episode focuses on the ongoing transformation of
Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood with the help of community leaders,
businesses and neighbors who care.
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Gettysburg's New Battle: Saving the Stone Soldiers
An OnQ Documentary
Don't miss this expanded version of the Emmy-winning "Stone Soldiers" documentary. With compelling new interviews, fresh historic perspectives and breathtaking HD video, this one-hour program showcases the unforgettable stories behind the monuments at Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg: Stories From the Battlefield
An OnQ Documentary
Millions of people visit the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania - to admire the monuments and to walk the battlefield. But beyond the battle and impressive "stone soldiers" are sights most visitors will never see. This 30-minute OnQ documentary takes viewers where tour groups don't go, tells stories that don't show up in the history books and shows good deeds that are quietly done by battlefield volunteers.
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Green Homes of Pittsburgh
An OnQ Special Edition
The growing trend in real estate across the country has been to "go
green in order to save green" and Pittsburgh is just one city joining
the environmental fight. In this OnQ Special Edition viewers tour three
Pittsburgh homes, all outfitted with the latest in green design and
environmentally-friendly building materials.
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Green Initiatives
An OnQ Special Series
From green homes and offices... to environmental concerns... to
sustainable agriculture... to new urban trends in "going green" - OnQ
is proud to bring you this series of special reports on the people and
organizations working to make the Pittsburgh region a better place to
work, live and play.
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Grow Up Great
An OnQ Special Report
PNC Grow Up Great is a ten-year, $100 million commitment to prepare
young children, from birth to age five, for school and life. So that an
entire generation won't just grow up . . . but grow up great.
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Gun Violence: Voices and Victims for Change
With support from The Pittsburgh Foundation, WQED presents this multiple platform project encompassing television, interactive, social media and civic engagement. We are telling the stories of people impacted by gun violence, as well as those who are working for positive change.
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Guyasuta Fellowship Citizen's Summit on Transportation
A town hall-style meeting to develop recommendations for the future of
transportation in Pittsburgh and in Pennsylvania.
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Health Care Reform
OnQ Close Up
It's one of the hottest topics of debate in our country right now -- health care reform. Is it needed? What should be done? And what about the public option? OnQ brings you this special series with local Congressmen and others, giving you the chance to get involved and ask questions.
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Health Insurance 101
An OnQ Special Series
OnQ is proud to partner with Highmark
to report on an important issue that affects all of us. Whether you are
covered at work, pay premiums from your own pocket, or have no health
insurance at all, this four-day series is designed to not only give you
answers and options, but will hopefully help you choose wisely and find
information more easily.
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Healthy Baby, Healthy Start
WQED is pleased to collaborate with Highmark in addressing the important topics of better maternal and infant health during pregnancy and baby's first year life. This four part series: Healthy Baby, Healthy Start will explore issues related to maternal nutrition, infant mortality, safe sleep for babies and high risk pregnancies.
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Healthy Communities
What makes a healthy community? WQED and Highmark partner to answer that question.
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Healthy Kids: Back To Basics
An OnQ Special Report
OnQ and WQED Multimedia are proud to be partners with Highmark
in a series of reports and studio interviews exploring the importance
of educating families on nutrition and exercise. The focus for this
four-day series is on children ages six to 16.
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Highmark Healthy High 5
An OnQ Special Report
A new initiative of the Highmark Foundation, is an
investment in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors in children and
adolescents.
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Hunger: Our Hidden Crisis
Pennsylvania's hunger rate is at its highest level since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began collecting data in 1995. What are the challenges still facing Western Pennsylvania? Where are the success stories? Where can local families find additional support? Is everyone taking advantage of the help that is available? What's happening in urban areas? Does the problem exist in rural areas? What policy issues should be addressed? WQED is pleased to collaborate with Highmark in addressing the vital topics of hunger and food insecurity in this series of televised programs, social media interaction and community outreach.
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In Country: A Vietnam Story
Although it has been more than three decades since the end of one
of the most divisive wars in human history, there is a group of
Americans making regular pilgrimages to Vietnam with hopes of healing
at least some of the old wounds. They call themselves the Friends of
Danang. Link below to read producer Minette Seate's blog.
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India in Pittsburgh
An OnQ Series & Special Edition
Western Pennsylvania has a growing, thriving Indian population. OnQ examines some of the reasons in this five part series, and one-hour special edition by exploring issues of Indian culture, business and faith in this region.
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