On today’s episode of The Confluence: UPMC Children's Hospital has a new president, Diane Hupp, who is bringing 36 years of experience with the hospital, including more than a decade as the chief nursing officer; and we speak to Pittsburgh Action Against Rape’s executive director Lisa Perry about how the organization is marking 50 years of supportive services and education.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Virologist Paul Duprex explains what we know so far about COVID-19 reinfections; PWSA CEO Will Pickering discusses the agency’s new stormwater fee and uses for the revenue; and a look at how municipalities are using American Rescue Plan funds.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Public comment on maps to redraw state legislative districts ended last night, and chair of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission Mark Nordenberg explains the steps taken to ensure transparency in the process; and the Community College of Allegheny County is welcoming veteran students who qualify for the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program, which is meant to support those unemployed due to COVID-19.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: WHYY’s Mallory Falk updates us on a lawsuit alleging the state does not fund school districts fairly, in violation of the state constitution; Pittsburgh Magazine’s Hal B. Klein takes stock of the city’s restaurant scene, and what he anticipates in 2022; and local troupe CorningWorks resumes performances of an interactive show, ‘The Tipping Point.'

On today’s episode of The Confluence: An investigation into how state lawmakers don’t consistently disclose what the attorneys they hire are working on, despite Right-to-Know requests from journalists; the Steelers' road to the NFL Playoffs Wildcard Round; and how restaurant owners and workers are feeling about the pandemic.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: GOP candidates are attempting to set themselves apart in a crowded field for Pennsylvania’s governor; how proposed state legislation could affect the testing and production of self-driving cars; and we learn how the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center is helping organizations honor indigenous people with land acknowledgements.

Gov. Tom Wolf announced the state, in coordination with FEMA, will launch regional support sites for hospitals and long-term care facilities; amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust continues performances with what they call layers of protection; and an economic impact report on tourism along the Great Allegheny Passage.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: WESA’s Kiley Koscinski gives an update on what’s next now that a judge approved the petition for a ballot question on the annexation of Wilkinsburg; we discuss how worker shortages and reduced services due to the pandemic are impacting the economy; and, the Frick Pittsburgh’s Victorian Radicals exhibition, which showcases artists who challenged norms in the second-half of the 19th century.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Congressman Mike Doyle reflects on last year's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the following investigations and what it means for democracy.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: How the Pennsylvania Turnpike plans to reduce unpaid tolls from motorists, some of whom could face penalties; a behavioral economist tells us how we can develop and maintain good habits and stick with resolutions in 2022; and, for our Good Question, Kid! series we look into condensation.