A Bridge Glow Up, Mister Rogers Trivia & The Dukes Go Dancing

It’s the Friday news roundup! A familiar Pittsburgh voice — former host of 90.5 WESA’s The Confluence, Kevin Gavin — joins the team to talk about where you can see local cherry blossoms, Duquesne basketball, and new West End Bridge designs that hope to “complete the loop” of Pittsburgh trails. Plus, newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco quizzes Kevin and host Megan Harris on their Mister Rogers knowledge in honor of Fred’s birthday week. We always cite our sources: Hosting NCAA Tournament games means millions of dollars for hotels, restaurants, and bars with thousands of college sports fans flooding into town. Check out this Duquesne basketball player’s athletic clothing line! Kevin talked to Riverlife executive director Matthew Galluzzo for WESA two years ago. At the time, he said the West End Bridge connection is the largest remaining gap in Pittsburgh's Downtown network and a major missing link for some regional trail systems” — all part of their Completing the Loop plan. The West End Bridge project comes via a $2 million grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s Trail Development Fund. Did you know the Mister Rogers trivia? Here’s 4 fun facts about the sweaters he wore in Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.