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About WQED
Mission: WQED changes lives by creating and sharing outstanding public media that educates, entertains and inspires.
WQED was the nation’s first community-supported television station and went on the air on April 1, 1954. In 1973, Classical WQED-FM 89.3 was founded as the region’s only 24-hour classical radio station.
Today, WQED is educational public media with five television programming streams: WQED-TV; WQED Create; WQED WORLD; WQED Showcase; and WQED PBS Kids Channel. Three radio streams include: WQED-FM 89.3; WQEJ-FM 89.7/Johnstown; The Pittsburgh Concert Channel at WQED-FM HD-2 and www.wqed.org/fm online provide WQED content for free to all residents in the viewing and listening area, and online around the world; local and national television and radio productions; WQED Interactive, and a nationally-recognized educational initiative.
Stories about WQED
Hang out with Daniel Tiger at this weekend’s ‘Be My Neighbor Day’ events
Be My Neighbor Day is a fun holiday that’s all about kindness and connecting — and it’s almost here!
15 Pittsburgh summer camps for kids who love tech and science
There are Pittsburgh summer camps for every kid — including science and technology fans!
19 Pittsburgh-area summer camps for arts-loving kids
These Pittsburgh-area camps offer everything from glass blowing and movie making to sewing, stage performances of all kinds and more.
#bethekindkid Kindness in Action campaign begins this week
Your child may have a chance to #bethekindkid through this new kindness campaign.
Don’t miss these free and fun outdoor learning events during Remake Learning Days
Embrace springtime with these outdoor learning events during Remake Learning Days.
Calling educators of all kinds: These Remake Learning Days events were made for you
Remake Learning Days events bring learning fun to teachers and families. Details here.
Don’t miss ‘Alma’s Way’ storytimes this month at local libraries
These upcoming storytime events use characters from “Alma’s Way” to teach thinking skills.
From an ice festival to a hike with park rangers, check out 10 events happening around the Pittsburgh region this weekend
Check out these events happening around the Pittsburgh region this weekend!
Set your DVR for the two-season marathon of “Cartoon Academy” with Joe Wos
Joe Wos describes his “Cartoon Academy” video series as “Bob Ross meets Mister Rogers.” Catch the two-season marathon on Jan. 2 on WQED-TV.
On the final days of #BeKind21, here’s how your kids can spread kindness throughout our region
Check out the final three #BeKind21 actions for kids and adults to do this week.
The final week of #bekind21 begins: Here’s how you can get involved
Two weeks in, #BeKind21 has local kids thinking about kindness. Hear what they say!
New parenting resources coming from Fred Rogers Productions (plus, our ‘Daniel Tiger’ survey results!)
Fred Rogers Productions is offering helpful videos about parenting alongside episodes of “Daniel Tiger.”
#BeKind21 has begun! Here’s how you and your kids can get involved.
Now through Sept. 21, #BeKind21 will share daily ideas for cultivating kindness.
7 things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh with kids, including baseball, bison and a massive block party
Got plans? From “Daniel Tiger”‘s birthday to STEAM fun at PNC Park, there are so many things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh with kids.
Local foundation and WQED team up to reduce school bullying
This Pittsburgh-based foundation is fighting school bullying through an innovative education program.
With $15,000 grant, WQED Steeltown Film Academy develops content for kids, created by kids
Each grant recipient is tasked to collaborate with kids to create public media content for tweens and teens.
WQED’s ‘dynamic duo’ wins national award and a $15,000 boost for early childhood education in Pittsburgh
WQED’s honor includes $15,000 from Sesame Workshop to support early childhood work in Pittsburgh.
4 things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh with kids
Looking for things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh? Whether you’re staying in with family or out on the town, we’ve got you covered.
PBS KIDS offers 4 DIY projects to keep kids busy during holiday break
PBS KIDS for Parents has great ideas for keeping your little ones busy during the holiday school break.