Articles by SLB Radio
In-Studio Pop up: Glenn Walsh
From 08/19/2017: Glenn Walsh with tips and details on Monday’s Solar Eclipse
Teen Media Awards 2017
On August 12th 2017, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh hosted the 2017 Teen Media Awards at the library’s main branch in Oakland. The ceremony honored the works of Pittsburgh area youth through the Labsy Awards and the Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest. Youth Express microphones were on hand to hear from members of CLP’s staff, teen attendees, and community advocates to capture the spirit of the event.
Live Music: The Squirrel Hillbillies
From 08/12/2017: Live music with acoustic folk duo, The Squirrel Hillbillies.
YX: Colorblind Coding
From 08/12/2017: Colorblind Coding band featuring Ethan (13), Blake (14), both of Pittsburgh CAPA and Luc (16, Pittsburgh Allderdice)
YX: Big Brother, Big Sister of the Month
From 08/12/2017: Kevin Saftner and Antonio (15, Northgate HS) discussing their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.
In-Studio Pop up: Front Porch Theatricals
From 08/12/2017: Billy Hartung, Kristiann Menotiades, Mario Williams, Matt Calvert and Hope Anthony along with director, Spencer Whale and accompanist, Melissa Yanchak, with a preview of the Front Porch Theatricals production of Big Fish, New Hazlett Theater, 8/18 to 8/27
Interview: Philip Bauerle
From 08/12/2017: Education Coordinator Philip Bauerle with details on Penn State Master Gardeners of Allegheny County’s Garden in the Parks free field day, 8/19 (9 am to 1 pm) at the demonstration gardens in North Park (East Ingomar Rd. and Babcock Blvd.) and South Park (Corrigan Dr. and McConkey Rd.)
Fountain of Youth Philanthropy, 2017
In summer of 2017, the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County launched their first ever Youth Philanthropy Internship Program, welcoming 11 students ranging from 16-19 years old in age as summer interns. The 7-week Youth Philanthropy Internship Program was made possible through a grant from The Heinz Endowments and is based on the successful model of the Heinz Endowments’ own program in Pittsburgh. Throughout the internship’s duration, students assessed community needs and developed two funding opportunities for local non-profits to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to address these needs. In addition to their grantmaking, interns created these radio documentaries around important community issues.
Getting to the Point Season 1
In Summer 2017, eleven students created radio features while taking part in The Heinz Endowments Youth Philanthropy Internship Program. The resulting features cover issues identified by the interns during research and field work conducted throughout the summer. While SLB provided training and coaching, the features presented below were conceived and created entirely by the students.
