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Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 7:30pm
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The Bittersweet Heiress - As the daughter of Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick, Helen Clay Frick grew up in the shadow of her father's controversial legacy. A new biography written by Helen's great-niece, Martha Frick Symington Sanger, offers an unprecedented look into the heiress' personal life and her passion for art, architecture and philanthropy.

Top Ten Sports Heroes - People love to make lists, and in honor of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary, OnQ has asked well known Pittsburgh sports writer Abby Mendelson to give his take on the Top 10 Pittsburgh sports heroes. Some of the athletes are household names, others will be a surprise. Watch and see if you agree with his choices.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Roger Babusci, 1942 - 2008 - Schenley High School's popular English teacher and director of school musicals died April 16, 2008. This OnQ feature was produced when Babusci retired after a meritous career, and is being repeated in memory of "Mr. B."

Pittsburgh: Biotechnology City - This report previews an upcoming program called Issues PA - which airs on Pennsylvania's public TV stations. The episode investigates how biomedical research affects the cost of healthcare. OnQ's Michael Bartley contributes to the program with this feature on Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse.

Issues PA airs Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 8pm on WQED-TV.

Art All Night - There's only one neighborhood in Pittsburgh that could pull off a 24-hour arts marathon, and that's Lawrenceville. In its 11th year, "Art All Night" has become bigger, better and greener than ever.

Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Leo Beachy - A Legacy Nearly Lost - In the early 1900s, photographer Leo Beachy took captivating images of life in Western Maryland, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, but most of his glass plate negatives were destroyed in 1927. In recent years, Beachy's niece, Maxine Broadwater, recovered 2,700 negatives and is working to bring her uncle's remarkable legacy back to life.

Leo Beachy's photographs are on display at the Grantsville Museum in Maryland.
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May 16 through October 31
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Maxine Beachy Broadwater can be reached at (301) 895-5124

More information on Leo Beachy's Legacy, An OnQ Special Feature

The Summit Inn - This old way station along the National Road (Route 40) is still a popular destination for tourists as they sightsee their way through the Laurel Highlands. OnQ contributor Dave Crawley reports on 101 years of history at the Summit Inn Resort.

Friday, August 22, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Rock Art: Carvings in Stone - OnQ visits two petroglyphs sites in the upper Allegheny Valley. These Native American carvings date back thousands of years.

Pennsylvania Digs - OnQ contributor Mike Lee takes to the fields of Washington County, Pennsylvania, to hunt for arrow heads. He finds some - dating back to 3000 B.C.

Springhill House - Enjoy a "Chat With Charlie" as Charlie Cunningham gives OnQ a tour of the historic Springhill House, a restored 1776 stone home in Westmoreland County.

Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:30pm
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One Year In Brownsville - Once a hub of activity in the Mon Valley, Brownsville's business district has fallen into decline and near abandonment. Over a 12-month period, OnQ visited Brownsville to report on the town's struggle to recover. That one-year of reporting is now highlighted in this special edition of OnQ, including rare historical footage, compelling interviews, and the story of how uncooperative property owners led to intervention from the governor's office.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Non-Lethal Weapons - 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.

Custom Housing - Built as both a home and place of business for two architects, this contemporary version of a row house can be found on the South Side of Pittsburgh. The home was recently recognized by the American Institute of Architecture for its environmentally-friendly features and design. OnQ's Tonia Caruso takes you on a tour.

Adaptive Garden - Disabled visitors to The Woodlands Foundation in Bradford Woods get a chance to enjoy the therapeutic nature of gardening by using the recently built adaptive garden. OnQ contributor Doug Oster shows us how gardening works as a tool for healing.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Sextuplets Turn 5 - They're one of Pittsburgh's favorite families. Now the Perry Sextuplets are five years old! OnQ's Tonia Caruso visits with the family to see how things have changed.

The Art of Peace - Kyle Holbrook survived his youth in Pittsburgh gangs and is now showing today's generation a better way through art. They paint dazzling murals on walls around the Martin Luther King Busway, through a partnership with National City Bank and YouthWorks.

All You Can Eat! - Dave & Dave check out the brand new All-You-Can-Eat section at PNC Park and find out if it's worth the price.

Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:30pm
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OnQ in Vienna - OnQ's Michael Bartley continues our coverage from Vienna, Austria on the life and career of Maestro Manfred Honeck. You'll see even more in September's OnQ special, which airs when Honeck becomes the new conductor and music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Tamas: A Documentary - In 1956, Tamas Szilagyi fled his native Hungary when the Soviets invaded - and became a respected teacher at the Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA. Now, he is the subject of a new documentary produced by well-known actor David Conrad, a Kiski graduate. OnQ contributor Dave Crawley reports on what inspired Conrad to tell his teacher's story.

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