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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Polar vortex to bring severe cold, freezing weather

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A winter weather system moving into the western Pennsylvania region this week will bring subzero temperatures to the region. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, temperatures on Wednesday are expected to drop to a low of -1 degree with a...

Police Blotter 1/23/19-1/28/19

Police Blotter 1/23/19-1/28/19

January 29, 2019

1/23/19- Found Property- A male dropped off a purse he found by the soccer fields. All contents logged into lost and found, and secured for safekeeping. The owner notified, and retrieved the purse the next day (closed). 1/23/19- Medical Emergency- A resident of Gallatin Hall...

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Allegheny County prepares for extreme winter weather

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
January 28, 2019
National Weather Service Pittsburgh offers tips and information on how to prepare for the extreme cold.
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First case of rabies in 2019 confirmed in Allegheny Co.

Marlissa Miller, Contributor
January 26, 2019
Allegheny County Heath Department confirms rabies in multiple raccoons in Upper St Clair.
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Allegheny Co. Executive Rich Fitzgerald submits three bills and six appointments to County Council

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Allegheny county executive Rich Fitzgerald submitted three bills to County Council for consideration or referral at a meeting on Jan. 22. The first bill was ordinance ratifying amendments to the Health Department's Rules and Regulations, Article XXI "Air Pollution...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Panelists (from left): Tyler Kennedy, Jessica Gazzola, Ashley McCombs answer questions regarding mental health on January 25, 2019 (Tyler Gallo/RMU Sentry Media).

Cavanagh hosts mental health awareness panel

Tyler Gallo, Contributor
January 25, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On Thursday night Robert Morris University women’s hockey’s director of operations, Liam Cavanagh, hosted a panel on mental health awareness in Yorktown Hall ahead of Friday’s game against RIT. Players from the women’s hockey team, along with other student-athletes,...

The City of Pittsburgh captured from the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

Pittsburgh among America’s safest and most affordable places to live in 2019

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
January 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The Steel City has been named among the top 10 safest and most affordable cities in America. According to Realtor.com, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is No. 2 on the list with a total crime rate of 18.44% and a median home list price of $170,000. Coming in at number...

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Community blood drive held at Robert Morris University

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students of Robert Morris University and local community members came together on Wednesday to give back, by giving blood. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the gymnasium of the John Jay building was briefly transformed into a blood bank. The setup was complete...

Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania, Photo Date: 5/30/2016 Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Pittsburgh International Airport saw monumental growth in 2018

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- During 2018, the Pittsburgh International Airport saw its busiest year for the first time in more than a decade, with passenger traffic up nearly 4 percent. According to a press release from the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh received up to 9.66...

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WalletHub releases 2019’s best and worst college towns

Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The personal-finance website WalletHub released a report showcasing stating the best and worst college towns and cities of 2019. WalletHub released the report in order to help college-bound students determine where they felt that they would best fit in. While...