PBS Western Reserve presents a collection of stories that are singularly focused on the region that we all call home. Explore the people, places, history and events that make Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania so special.
About Our Region — July 2025
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Flying Turns: Resurrecting a Legend
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, July 1, at 8 PM
Wednesday, July 2, at 1 AM
Sunday, July 13, at 2 PM
Wednesday, July 16, at 3 AM
Follow the resurrection of a wooden bobsled-type roller coaster at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA.
Presented by PBS Western Reserve, Ideastream Public Media and the
University of Akron’s Media Studies program
Akron Roundtable
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Thursday, July 3 at 6 PM
Thursday, July 24, at 6 PM
Since 1976, the Akron Roundtable has brought new ideas to Akron. Now, PBS Western Reserve, Ideastream Public Media and the University of Akron’s Media Studies program are partnering with the Akron Roundtable to bring those ideas to our region at large. The Akron Roundtable’s signature series delivers thought-provoking presentations on a wide range of topics from speakers of global, national and regional importance.
Thursday, July 3: Akron Innerbelt
Thursday, July 24: Why Akron? Reflecting on 60 Years of the Archives of the History of American Psychology
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The Remember Balloons
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, July 5, at 1 PM
A heartwarming dance-theater production that brings families together through storytelling and movement. Inspired by the award-winning children’s book, the show uses dance, music and multimedia to explore memory, loss and intergenerational connections, making difficult conversations about Alzheimer’s disease accessible for audiences of all ages.
Presented by PBS Western Reserve and The Summit FM
Studio C Sessions
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 10:30 PM
Sundays at 2:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sundays at 8 PM
Enjoy live performances that capture artists and audiences connecting in the closest of confines. To experience these unique concerts live, you have to be a member of The Summit FM, a public radio station serving Akron, Canton and Youngstown. This series allows you to watch these intimate music moments on PBS Western Reserve.
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Forum 360
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
First Monday of every month at 5 PM and 5:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Mondays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 5 PM
This public affairs series provides a local viewpoint on global topics. Subjects covered are both educational and entertaining, and are hosted by a Northeast Ohio community member who assists in determining the show’s content.
A PBS Western Reserve Production
City Centric
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Monday, July 7, at 9:30 PM
Tuesday, July 15, at 10:30 PM
Sunday, July 20, at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 22, at 10:30 PM
PBS Western Reserve presents an inspiring series highlighting passionate individuals who reflect the fabric of their cities. Each city’s episode reveals the stories of six trailblazers who define the essence of their community and possess unique roles including business leader, revitalizer, artist, humanitarian, historian, educator and visionary.
A PBS Western Reserve Production
Around Akron with Blue Green
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, July 13, at 1:30 PM
Friday, July 18, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, July 19, at 1:30 AM
Monday, July 21, at 12:30 AM & 5:30 AM
Wednesday, July 23, at 4 PM
Sunday, July 27, at 5:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, July 12, at 4:30 PM
Sunday, July 13, at 7:30 PM
Monday, July 14, at 9:30 PM
Saturday, July 26, at 1:30 PM
This monthly half-hour shines a spotlight on all of the good things that Akron has to offer. Each show consists of four stories, including segments on dining, arts and culture, history, business, and movers and shakers.
Presented by PBS Western Reserve
The Ohio & Erie Canal
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)
Monday, July 14 at 12:30 AM
From its immense benefits to commerce in the 1800s to its present-day natural, historic and recreational importance, the Ohio and Erie Canal has impacted life in Ohio and the nation.
Presented by PBS Western Reserve
The Master Craftsman
PBS WESTERN RESERVE (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, July 14, at 5:30 AM
For more than 50 years Richard Grell has been hand-crafting Windsor chairs on his Hudson, Ohio, property, using wood from his farm. His museum-quality chairs are owned by institutions, businesses and individuals across the country, including famous actors, musicians, Fortune 500 CEOs and presidents. This documentary is an intimate look into Grell’s woodworking skills and techniques.
A PBS Western Reserve Production in collaboration with Akron 200
Akron 200: Forgotten History Forum Series, Lost Cinemas in Akron
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Thursday, July 17, at 6 PM
AKRON 200: FORGOTTEN HISTORY FORUM SERIES explores lesser-known chapters of Akron's history, from urban renewal and the story of deaf rubber workers to the local history of the African American church and much more. Presented in collaboration with the city’s bicentennial commission, the series is more than expert lectures, it is an invitation to foster dialogue that shines a light on the influential and at times challenging corners of Akron’s 200-year lifespan.
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Gathered in Darkness
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, July 28, at 12:30 AM
For thousands of years, total solar eclipses have captivated humanity. They are also great for science. The Citizen Continental-America Telescopic Eclipse (CATE) 2024 brought amateur and professional scientists into partnership to gather data on our Sun’s corona, its outermost atmosphere, during the 2024 total solar eclipse. Explore perspectives of the community participants in this documentary.
Lakeside Chautauqua: An American Treasure
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, July 28, at 5:30 AM
Lakeside Chautauqua is nestled along the Lake Erie shore on the Marblehead Peninsula. When you drive through the gates, you take a step back in time. Featuring stories told by Lakesiders and archival images, LAKESIDE CHAUTAUQUA: AN AMERICAN TREASURE will take you back in time, 150 years to its founding.
