You’ve heard of high school or college reunions, what about a neighborhood reunion? That’s what happened on July 30 and July 31, 2011 as over 100 former (and current) residents reconnected. Listen to stories from folks who grew up in Bigelow Heights after World War II. Discover the joys and fears found in this neighborhood located between Greenfield and Squirrel Hill. This audio was collected and edited by neighborhood resident Norton Gusky.

In Fall 2011, 6th grade students at Propel East in Turtle Creek took part in a Radio Journalism class taught by SLB Radio Productions as part of their Creative Arts curriculum. Participating students learned to use microphones, digital recorders and mixers while also sharpening speaking and interviewing skills. During their time in class, students used these acquired skills to interview their peers and write creatively in order to produce professional radio pieces.

Joining us, members of the winning team from Moon Area High School for this month’s Fairchild Challenge, hosted by Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

Joining us Maighread, 10, Cello, and Maeve, 8, Violin, of East Liberty. Maighred and Maeve are members of the East Liberty Community Engagement Orchestra and both perform piano as well.

What a whirlwind camp has been! For our culminating event with our campers, we threw a CD release party. Everyone signed and stamped each other’s CDs and cases, and enjoyed some light refreshments too. While listening, one camper remarked how improved their pieces sounded by the end of camp. Here are their final projects – which demonstrate just how talented and thoughtful our kids are. We’ll miss you, Dreamers!