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From 01/27/2024: Morgantown-based fiddler, guitarist and singer/songwriter Gray Buchanan previewing her SongSpace show at First Unitarian with Bertha and the Belles, 1/27 (7:30 pm), Shadyside.

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Greenfield Elementary: Snowstorm!

February 22, 2010 – 2:33 pm

After a long break, students at Greenfield Elementary tell us …

Lincoln Elementary: Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections

February 17, 2010 – 3:41 pm

To commemorate his life and work, Pittsburgh Lincoln K-8 students discuss the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in both their lives and the lives of others.

Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8: The American Dream

February 2, 2010 – 4:35 pm

What is the American Dream? Students at Pittsburgh Stevens Prek-8 discuss what the American Dream means to them, including examples of people in our history who have lived the American Dream, or have helped to make it possible.

Big Sister Jinny Morgan and Little Sister Emily

January 30, 2010 – 2:33 pm
Jinny Morgan and Little Sister Emily

Meet our Big Brother/Big Sister of the month.

This segment is created in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and is made possible with support from SUPERCUTS. Listen to the segments as they appeared on The Saturday Light Brigade.

Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8: Haiti

January 26, 2010 – 4:24 pm

Pittsburgh Stevens PreK-8 students contemplate the earthquake in Haiti. In these reflections, our 4th and 5th graders explore how this catastrophe has affected them, and what they are doing to help.

Greenfield Elementary: Haiti

January 25, 2010 – 2:10 pm

Greenfield Elementary students reflect on the earthquake in Haiti. In these reflections, our 4th and 5th graders explore how this catastrophe has affected them, and what they are doing to help.

Greenfield Elementary: Personal Profiles

January 25, 2010 – 2:01 pm

4th and 5th graders from Greenfield Elementary School in Pittsburgh describe themselves in these personal profiles.

Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8: My Neighborhood

January 19, 2010 – 4:18 pm

Our neighborhoods help to shape who we are. Pittsburgh Stevens PreK-8 students share with us the pros and cons of the neighborhoods in which they live.

Pittsburgh Miller Pre-K-5: Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections

January 14, 2010 – 4:15 pm

To commemorate his life and work, Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5 students …

Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8: Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections

January 12, 2010 – 4:10 pm

To commemorate his life and work, Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8 students discuss the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in both their lives and the lives of others. In this session, students also retell stories of Dr. MLK, Jr. that have left a powerful impression on them.