The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Take a “Paws” for a Best Friend

March 30, 2014

By Caley Sanguigni, Moon News Cloud Contributor With the arrival of spring so comes a new business focused on animals.  A new location for Pittsburgh Paws Pet Resort is on its way Sewickley. Pittsburgh Paws, a dog daycare that also features cat and dog boarding facilities,...

University Boulevard Operates Less Than 24 Hours a Day

March 28, 2014

By Kristin Garrard, Moon News Cloud Contributor University Boulevard is recognized for several things including the many restaurants lined up and down it, various car dealerships and the busy traffic that travels on the road to reach their destination.  Moon residents and...

Booze for a Quarter

March 28, 2014

By Max Rickard, Moon News Cloud Contributor Back in the 1890’s you could walk into a western saloon and get a quart of beer for only fifteen cents. Only 124 years later, 12 ounces of beer can cost upwards of $6. The only place in town you can get that western feeling...

Brooks, McCormick Students Participate in “ColorCycle”

March 28, 2014

By Haley Sawyer, Moon News Cloud Contributor The recycling trend isn’t just for tree-huggers anymore.  Within the past few years, recycling has become a nation-wide phenomenon. But one of the important questions is how to teach children the importance of keeping...

Area Residents Feel Pain as Search for Missing Plane Continues

March 28, 2014

By Kyra Mayo, Moon News Cloud Contributor It's been almost three weeks since Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappeared. With the search area now focusing off the Australian coast, Moon-area residents are likely many around the world -- desperate to know what happened. “I...

Off The Hook Exotic Pets Is the Place for Moon’s Unusual Animal Lovers

March 28, 2014

By Chris Mueller, Moon News Cloud Contributor Tucker and Leo are two 5-week old rabbits recently purchased from Off the Hook Exotic Pets, located in Coraopolis. Brian Wilwol, 20, recently purchased the pair of bunnies, and is extremely happy with his decision. “They...

Kip’s Ice Cream Is Ready for the Upcoming Warmer and Longer Days

March 28, 2014

By Angelique Arenas, Moon News Cloud Contributor Kip’s Ice Cream shop, in the Thorn Run Shopping Plaza, serves an array of ice cream and frozen yogurt. Anthony Lambardo used to work at Kip's. He remembers his time there fondly. “The best thing about working for...

Selma’s Brings a Little Piece of Texas to Moon Township

March 21, 2014

By Derick Woodward, Moon News Cloud Contributor Although Pittsburgh and Texas’ capital, Austin, are more than 1400 miles away, residents can find a slice of the Lonestar State in Moon Township. Selma’s Texas Barbeque, located on University Boulevard, makes for a...

RMU Is in Moon, but Is It Part of the Township?

March 21, 2014

By Paul Wintruba, Moon News Cloud Contributor Moon Township has undergone a plethora of changes within the lifetime of its residents. Residents have witnessed the airport's move to Findlay Township; the build-up of the school district; and the expansion of Robert Morris...

Spring? Where?

March 21, 2014

Photo slideshow by Kyra Mayo, Moon News Cloud Contributor