"Going Regional on Blighted and Abandoned Properties"
Broadcast Date: April 25, 2010
The presence of thousands of blighted and abandoned properties in Southwestern Pennsylvania threatens to to undermine sustainable communities and compromise the region's economy.
That was the topic of the 6th Annual Regional Equitable Development Summit in Pittsburgh during which findings and recommendations from a recent strategic report were presented. The report states "Blight is an 'economic crime' costing taxpayers and municipalities millions of dollars annually in lost property tax revenues, sewer and water fees, and increased municipal expenditures." During this program we will hear the keynote address from John Kromer, a Senior Consultant at the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "Fixing Broken Cities: the Implementation of Urban Development Strategies". Listen
"Autism Through the Lifespan"
Broadcast Date: March 8 - 12, 2010
DUQ Behavioral Health Reporter Erika Beras presents a nine-part series that examines the challenges and triumphs of living with an autism spectrum disorder. Each segment addresses autism from a different stage in the life cycle, covering issues such as first diagnosis, early childhood, special education, the justice system, romantic relationships, employment, middle age, and current research. Listen.
"Green Recovery"
Broadcast Date: November 22, 2009
Business leaders and sustainability experts from across the country gathered in Pittsburgh recently for a symposium, titled "Sustainability: The Bridge to the Future," on how green business practices can help in the economic recovery. The conference focused on why environmental, financial and social responsibility, the new triple bottom line, are essential for economic recovery, innovation and growth.
This program features and address from the keynote speaker, green business consultant Andrew Winston. He is the co-author of the best selling book, Green to Gold. His newest book is called Green Recovery. His firm, Winston Eco-Strategies, works with Fortune 500 companies to use environmental thinking to innovate and profit. Listen
Pittsburgh's First 250 Years
Broadcast Dates: Novemeber 2, 2007 - November 10, 2008
To help celebrate Pittsburgh's 250th birthday in November, 2008, DUQ News undertook a year-long weekly series with stories covering topics like the rivers, the people, the architecture, the music, the neighborhoods, and the innovations that made region great.
See the list of stories and hear them here.
Five Years After 9-11
Broadcast Dates: September 10 - 11, 2006
In recognition of the 5th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, DUQ news returned to Shanksville and the scene of the Flight 93 crash to assess what, if anything had changed. This series also included a one-hour special featuring a panel discussion about the events of 9-11.
See the list of stories and hear them here.
The Future of Our Region: Workforce Development, 2005
Broadcast Dates: November 14, 2004 - December 19, 2005
In 2005, DUQ News presented another installment in it's multi-year series on the region's workforce. Support for the series was provided by a grant from the McCune Foundation.
See the list of stories and hear them here.
The Future of Our Region: Workforce Development, 2004
Broadcast Dates: November 15, 2004 - December 20, 2004
In 2004, DUQ News presented another installment in it's multi-year series on the region's workforce. Support for the series was provided by a grant from the McCune Foundation.
See the list of stories and hear them here.
Water, Water Everywhere, 2003
Broadcast Dates: February 17, 2003 - March 24, 2003
In 2003, DUQ News, again with assistance from Sustainable Pittsburgh, presented a second set of stories in the Water, Water Everywhere series. The series examined the impact watersheds have on individuals and how individuals impact watersheds.
See the list of stories and hear them here.
The Future of Our Region: Opportunities in a Global Economy, 2002
Broadcast Dates: September 16, 2002 - November 4, 2002
In 2002, DUQ News presented another installment in it's multi-year series on the region's workforce. Support for the series was provided by a grant from the McCune Foundation.
See the list of stories and hear them here.
Water, Water Everywhere, 2002
Broadcast Dates: February 4, 2002 - March 11, 2002
As part of DUQ's commitment to present important regional issues, the DUQ News Department, with assistance from Sustainable Pittsburgh, presented Water, Water Everywhere. The series examined the impact watersheds have on individuals and how individuals impact watersheds.
See the list of stories and hear them here.
Generation X-Odus
Broadcast Dates: September, 1998
Census data has been showing a decline in Pittsburgh's population for several decades. Particularly worrisome are the number of younger people who are moving out of the region. DUQ's Mark Nootbaar reports in a special 4-part series on what is being done to address this concern.
See the list of stories and hear them here.
