"Nationally, it may seem that in the seven years since Fred Rogers's death, the legacy of America's favorite neighbor has waned," reports the
New York Times, "But here in Pittsburgh, where he lived and worked most of his life, Mr. Rogers's legacy seems assured, and not just because everyone over the age of 10 seems to have a story about meeting him."
Images of Mister Rogers are everywhere from the Airport to the Children's Museum, and statues honoring Mister Rogers are popping up around the city. In October, a 10-foot, $3 million statue of Mister Rogers tying his sneakers was unveiled along the riverfront, and another statue--also of Mister Rogers tying his sneakers--will be unveiled at the Heinz History Center on Saturday on what would have been his 82nd birthday.
Additionally, WQED recently reinstalled the Neighborhood of Make-Believe set; last month, PBS started streaming full-length episodes of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood online; and starting Saturday at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, the Fred Rogers' Center for Early Learning and Children's Media will host its first conference, called "Fred Forward."
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