Marcellus Shale Episode

Marcellus: Land Rights

Gas and oil companies are here in Western Pennsylvania drilling for gas in the Marcellus Shale formation. And because most of the drilling happens on private property, land lease contracts are needed. In this report, property owners can learn about the process, including possible pitfalls to avoid when the land man comes.

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Marcellus Shale
CX-Energy Oil and Gas Leasing Solutions
Range Resources
Energy From Shale
Oil and Gas Help

Marcellus: Health Impact

The debate continues on whether Marcellus Shale drilling can cause health problems. Now, a new office has opened in Washington County to help respond to health concerns. The Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project is the first of its kind in the country. Tonia Caruso looks at how it's hoping to help the community.

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Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project
Range Resources

Marcellus: Community Impact

There have been plenty of arguments for and against shale drilling. But a business in Hickory, Washington PA was almost out of business before drilling came along. Michael Bartley takes a look at the impact drilling is having on the community of Hickory.

Bicycle Heaven

Craig Morrow has been collecting bicycles for 25 years and has thousands. Yes, thousands! Craig has so many that he got a warehouse to store his two wheelers. Bicycle Heaven is located just off of the bike trail on Pittsburgh's north Side. It's a bike museum where you'll see the antique "Bone-Shaker," lots of Schwinns, a collection of the rare Bowden Spacelander and more!

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Schwinn Bikes
Schwinn Cruisers
The Bowden Spacelander
The Wheelmen
The Bicycle Museum of America

Behind the Line at the International Culinary Schools

Chris Fennimore goes back to class to meet students at the International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Who knows, one of them may be Pittsburgh's next great chef.

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International Culinary Schools at Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Parkour

It's Pittsburgh's newest sport, but what exactly is Parkour? See how local college students are mixing a little bit of gymnastics, a little bit of acrobatics, and a whole lot of flair.

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Steel City Free Runners

The Chief

For seven seasons, it ran as a sold out performance at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. Now "The Chief," a play about the life of legendary Steelers owner Art Rooney, Sr. has been made into a movie. Tonia Caruso sits down with the men behind the story. Plus, you'll meet the Pittsburgh native and long time Hollywood actor who brings "The Chief" to life.

Italian Immigrants

How does Italy view Pittsburgh? A group of young Italians produce an eye-opening video about Italian immigrants living in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh 360's Michael Bartley has a preview.

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Familiar and Strange: Italiani di Pittsburgh
Napoli Urban Folk Myspace
Napoli Urban Folk CD Baby

Stockdale Fire Hall

A volunteer fire department in a tiny river town found itself at the very middle of the pop music scene in the early 1960s. Now, the music fans who danced there as teenagers are back again for reunions. Pittsburgh 360 contributor Beth Dolinar shares the story of the Stockdale Fire Hall and its historic back beat.

Drunken Angels

Join Pittsburgh 360's Tonia Caruso as she visits Drunken Angels, a newly opened clothing, jewelry and art store located in McKees Rocks. The owner is a local woman who spent part of the 1990s sleeping under a bridge and battling alcoholism. Today, Margie Rose has recovered and continues to draw strength from her angels -both in her designs as well as those friends who have struggled before her.

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Artist Marjorie Rose
Inspired By Angels Imports

Behind the Line @ Sonoma Grille

In a new series on Pittsburgh 360, Chris Fennimore goes "Behind the Line" to profile some of Pittsburgh's greatest chefs. In this episode, Chris visits with Sonoma Grille Executive Chef Andrew Hebson to learn what makes his cooking so unique and popular.

Ornamental Wreath Maker

Traditional holiday wreaths can be made of everything from flowers, fruit, twigs and evergreens. But for more than eight years, a woman in Fox Chapel has been making wreaths from Christmas tree ornaments. Pittsburgh 360 showcases the colorful ornamental wreaths of Lisa Scheetz Todd.

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Heirloom Ornament Wreath
Glass Boy's Toys Ornament Wreath

Life-Changing Surgery

Childhood obesity is a national epidemic. Now, more and more teenagers are turning to weight loss surgery to get a handle on their problem. For many patients, the surgery is not only helping them to shed pounds, but it's changing their lives for the better. One local teen is sharing his story of surgery success. He tells Michael Bartley how the operation, hard work, and music helped him to lose 140 pounds and why that is just the beginning of his journey.

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Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Bariatric Surgery

Pittsburgh Jewelry

Sharon Massey is a local metalsmith who is getting a lot of attention around town. She is making jewelry inspired by the local dialect known as "Pittsburghese" and turning words like "yinz," "slippy," "n'at," and even names of Pittsburgh neighborhoods into wearable art.

Bossa Nova Robotics

Meet two Carnegie Mellon University alumni who share a love for Bossa Nova music and robotic toys and decided to create a business together. Not only are they experts in robotics but they are truly business savvy as their company, Bossa Nova Robotics has gained national and international recognition. Check out how this Pittsburgh based company has turned their serious knowledge of science into some serious fun.

Johnstown Flood

On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam failed and emptied millions of tons of water into the Conemaugh Valley, killing 2209 people in Johnstown, PA and nearby areas. Pittsburgh 360 takes you to the National Parks memorial which has honored the victims of this devastating flood for more than 30 years.

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Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Foxburg Segway Tours

The land where the Clarion River meets the Allegheny is rich with history and natural beauty. And now the little town that's perched there is enjoying a tourism boom, thanks in part to a strange but snazzy way to tool around. Contributor Beth Dolinar has the story of Foxburg and its Segway Tours.

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Segway of Western PA

Bonnie's Bus

For years, many women living in rural parts of West Virginia would never get a mammogram. In some cases, they didn't have coverage and couldn't afford it. For some, the nearest center was hundreds of miles away. That all changed when Bonnie's Bus started making its rounds.This mobile digital mammography unit for the West Virginia University Hospital's Cancer Center travels into rural West Virginia providing mammograms to women who'd otherwise have to travel great distances for this life-saving test. Contributor Lori Savitch brings us the story.

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Bonnie's Bus - Mobile Mammography Program