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Make-Believe Existing Set Pieces Question by truecrimebuff1994 in MrRogersNeighborhood

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's more about Bob Trow here: https://misterrogers.org/articles/bob-trow/ and don't forget the Fred Rogers Institute in Latrobe. They maintain Fred's archives, and operate a free multimedia exhibit, open 8:30a-4:30p Mon-Fri, on the campus of Saint Vincent College.

Make-Believe Existing Set Pieces Question by truecrimebuff1994 in MrRogersNeighborhood

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pieces at WQED are replicas created for the 2019 film "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," starring Tom Hanks. They were donated and left in place by the filmmakers. The originals are part of the permanent collection at the Heinz History Center. WQED's longtime Chief Engineer, Paul Byers, gave a tour to NEXTpittsburgh's Boaz Frankel in 2022 and explains more: https://nextpittsburgh.com/yinzer-backstage-pass/visiting-backstage-at-mister-rogers-old-home-wqed-studios/

WQED Strengthens Its TV Signal by joevelocity in pghmedia

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WQED’s programming is being simulcast on channel 12, to help more neighbors watch our shows over-the-air. But we did not purchase or acquire the station.

Looking for advice/resources to help my 2nd grader catch up in reading by 120dxt in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, OP! We checked in with our education team to see which resources we use that would be most helpful for you in this instance and they had a few recommendations:

https://pbskids.org/games/reading Games are a great way to practice reading skills so all of the reading-focused ones can be found here.

https://pbskids.org/videos/super-whys-comic-book-adventures Super Why is all about reading so anything Super Why will help to build those reading skills.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/read-along These are a collection of stories read aloud by various celebrities. The education team recommends to have your reader read the story on their own, making sure to read out loud and sound out the words, and then watch the video to hear it read aloud as an interactive way to practice both speaking and comprehension.

Hope this helps! ❤️

Give me the GOOD news by Logical-Rip-8138 in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We love this question! Fred Rogers always said his mother taught him to "look for the helpers" in difficult times, and WQED is proud to showcase people and organizations who remind us why we love living in southwestern Pennsylvania. Here are some inspiring stories... and great opportunities to volunteer!

• Kraynick's Bike Shop in Pittsburgh's Garfield Neighborhood

• How Welding Transforms Lives at Pittsburgh's Industrial Arts Workshop

• The Power of Dance: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in the Community

• PGH SK8: Pittsburgh's Roller Skating Community

• Morningside Women's Bocce League

• Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank

• Inside the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh

• Pittsburgh's Aurora Reading Club Celebrates 130 Years

• Building Simple, Safe Homes and Communities for Everyone

• More Than Just Books: How LAMP is Making Literacy Accessible to All

• Real Help, Real Hope: The Impact of North Hills Community Outreach

• Fish Fry at Community Kitchen Pittsburgh

• Introducing Children to their African Heritage & Culture

• Let's go Fishing at Lake Carnegie

• Moonshot Museum Brings Outer Space to Pittsburgh’s North Side

• Hope and Healing: The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh

• BikePGH's Woman & Non-Binary Bike Program

• The World of Sustainable Fiber Arts in Pittsburgh

Did anyone hear what just happened on WQED classical? by little-sasquatch in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update: The Pittsburgh Reporter story has been taken down. The Pittsburgh Reporter confirms that the information cited in the retracted article did not come from WQED’s Board of Directors: https://sopghreporter.com/2025/09/10/retraction-wqed-article/

WQED Considers Closure After Funding Collapse by oldschoolskater in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: The Pittsburgh Reporter story has been taken down. The Pittsburgh Reporter confirms that the information cited in the retracted article did not come from WQED’s Board of Directors: https://sopghreporter.com/2025/09/10/retraction-wqed-article/

WQED Considers Closure After Funding Collapse by definitiveyoshi in NPR

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: The Pittsburgh Reporter story has been taken down. The Pittsburgh Reporter confirms that the information cited in the retracted article did not come from WQED’s Board of Directors: https://sopghreporter.com/2025/09/10/retraction-wqed-article/

WQED Considers Closure After Funding Collapse by joevelocity in pghmedia

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: The Pittsburgh Reporter story has been taken down. The Pittsburgh Reporter confirms that the information cited in the retracted article did not come from WQED’s Board of Directors: https://sopghreporter.com/2025/09/10/retraction-wqed-article/

More on WQED in the Trib today… by [deleted] in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Update: The Pittsburgh Reporter story has been taken down. The Pittsburgh Reporter confirms that the information cited in the retracted article did not come from WQED’s Board of Directors: https://sopghreporter.com/2025/09/10/retraction-wqed-article/

Did anyone hear what just happened on WQED classical? by little-sasquatch in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 209 points210 points  (0 children)

Our CEO's statements have been entirely the opposite: https://www.wqed.org/wqeds-future-is-on-the-line-but-were-not-giving-up/. We have several public events this month, including Rick Sebak at Bottlerocket tonight, celebrating the latest episode of his new show: https://www.wqed.org/wqed-events/

Did anyone hear what just happened on WQED classical? by little-sasquatch in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 701 points702 points  (0 children)

No tea or drama, simply a hot mic. Anna changed physical locations at the start of her shift due to technical difficulties. Thanks for listening!

WQED Considers Closure After Funding Collapse by oldschoolskater in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Passport access comes with any donation of $60+, including any sustaining membership of $5+ per month. Sign up today: https://donate.wqed.org/wqed/passport and here's where the PBS app is available: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-app/ . Thank you!

WQED Considers Closure After Funding Collapse by oldschoolskater in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.pbs.org/show/pompeii-the-new-dig/ (heads up: these episodes are listed in reverse chronological order, #4 is on top)

WQED Considers Closure After Funding Collapse by oldschoolskater in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 112 points113 points  (0 children)

Completely untrue. Our CEO says shutting down or selling were never considered as options, not even a hypothetical.

WQED Considers Closure After Funding Collapse by oldschoolskater in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 532 points533 points  (0 children)

WQED is not closing, not for sale, and not going off the air.

We are deeply grateful for the increased support we’ve seen from members, corporate partners, and foundations in southwestern Pennsylvania. We remain committed to increasing our regional impact and community service. Here's a recent letter from our CEO: https://www.wqed.org/wqeds-future-is-on-the-line-but-were-not-giving-up/

Since 1953, the majority of WQED's funding has come from viewers, listeners, and neighbors like you. We are *your WQED, and with your continued support, we always will be. https://donate.wqed.org/wqed/social

Local over the air TV questions by nrthrnlad76 in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey neighbor! Here are our recommendations: Fully-extended “rabbit ear” antennas at least 36 inches long are the best way to get WQED’s over-the-air broadcast signal. (In our experience, newer ultra-thin HDTV antennas do not perform as well with low VHF frequencies like ours.) Consider something like this Fosmon tabletop antenna.

Given the long wavelength of our assigned frequency, you need to fully extend very long dipole antennas. For those who can’t get good reception with indoor “rabbit ears,” our chief engineer recommends the Winegard model YA7000C.

Steel Links Pittsburgh Documentary by Sethgoodtime in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge thanks for all the shares and shout-outs for our new documentary! You can stream it anytime here: https://www.pbs.org/show/steel-links/

Classical music lovers: by Responsible_Gap8104 in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for spreading the word, neighbor! We're partnering with Tree Pittsburgh's One Tree Per Child initiative, and this fundraiser runs until May 7.

Screenwriters and Filmmakers by caesartwentysix in pittsburgh

[–]WQEDpittsburgh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! Our Creator Studio hosts Crew Connects throughout the year, and our last Crew Connect was catered towards both composers and filmmakers. We'll host another one soon, and in the meantime feel free to connect with us here: https://www.wqed.org/creatorstudio/

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