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Monday, May 10: National Nurse’s Week
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It’s more important than ever to honor and thank our region’s courageous and compassionate nurses who are working selflessly on the front lines of the pandemic. Join YaJagoff and local businesses for a week of social media contests and giveaways coinciding with the birthday of the trailblazing founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.
Monday, May 10: Monday Night Magic Live Online
8 p.m.
NYC’s longest-running Off-Broadway magic show continues its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with tonight’s event co-presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Taking the virtual stage will be “master manipulator” Curtis Kam and global card magic sensation Patrick Kun. Buy tickets.
Joanne Rogers, widow of TV icon Fred Rogers, has died at age 92 By Peter Martinez Fred Rogers, our friend and neighbor
Joanne Rogers, the loving partner to the late TV icon Fred Rogers, has died at age 92, according to a statement released Thursday by Fred Rogers Productions. The couple had been married for more than 50 years before Fred, known widely as Mister Rogers, died in 2003 of stomach cancer at age 74.
The production company praised Joanne s contribution to supporting children, families and the arts. Joanne was a brilliant and accomplished musician, a wonderful advocate for the arts, and a dear friend to everyone in our organization, the statement said. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joanne s family and the thousands of people who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
By CBS Pittsburgh Andrew Lipovsky/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) Joanne Rogers, the widow of Pittsburgh icon Fred Rogers, has died, according to Fred Rogers Productions and the McFeely-Rogers Foundation. She was 92.
The couple was married for 50 years before Fred Rogers, of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood fame, died in 2003 of stomach cancer at the age of 74.
The City of Pittsburgh calls Mrs. Rogers one of our “favorite neighbors.”
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has released this statement:
“Through her grace, humor and down-to-earth demeanor Joanne Rogers personified what we love about the City of Pittsburgh. As the partner of Fred Rogers for a half-century she helped champion his good works to a global audience, and remained committed to his vision and to this city after his passing.
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