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On today’s episode of The Confluence: One of the city’s oldest public housing developments, Bedford Dwellings, could be overhauled if the city is awarded a federal grant; nearly a year after the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge, we discuss the region’s infrastructure needs; and the legacy of Roberto Clemente and his influence on the region. Today’s guests include: Margaret J. Krauss, senior reporter with 90.5 WESA; Jonathan Shimko, past president of the Pittsburgh Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers; and Duane Rieder, founder and executive director of the Clemente Muse...

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Jonathan Shimko, past president of the local American Society of Civil Engineers, shares his insight into the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge; tax season is upon us and we turn to an expert in tax law about the state of the Internal Revenue Service; and we speak to North Hills middle school teacher Joe Welch about being a finalist for the National Teacher of the Year award.

A bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park is one of hundreds of bridges rated in similar “poor” condition throughout the region and one of thousands across Pennsylvania. Ten people were injured Friday morning when Fern Hollow Bridge carrying Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek in collapsed, sending a Port