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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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Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers ask for public assistance in a homicide case

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Wilkinsburg Police responded to reports of gunfire on January 14, 2018, at approximately 8:19 p.m. Now, Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers is seeking your help to solve the case. When authorities arrived at the scene on the 1500-block Marlboro Avenue, they discovered...

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Raccoons captured test positive for rabies

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 28, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Health Department has confirmed that two more raccoons have tested positive for rabies. The first case was confirmed on Feb. 15 when the raccoon was captured near the 1500-block of Glencoe Avenue in Greentree Borough. The second case...

The bookstore on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

New changes coming to the RMU bookstore over spring break

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — New changes will be coming to the Robert Morris University bookstore over spring break. The on-campus bookstore will be going through a renovation to receive a new look. Funded by Barnes and Noble, the two-week project involves various changes inside the...

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Country music icon Garth Brooks breaks attendance record for Heinz Field

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Country star Garth Brooks has officially broken the attendance record at Heinz Field. The six-time CMA Entertainer of the Year has sold 72,887 tickets for his upcoming show at Heinz Field on May 18. This makes the concert officially sold out. IT'S OFFICIAL!@GarthBrooks'...

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Two men in arrested in Pittsburgh allegedly found with $10 million of cocaine

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Two Philadelphia men were arrested in Pittsburgh and found with 23 kilograms of cocaine. With the assistance North Versailles, Swissvale and Pennsylvania State Police, the District Attorney Narcotics Enforcement Team of Allegheny County made arrests in North...

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Student: Hancock dorm ‘infested’ with bed bugs

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A student at Robert Morris University living in Hancock Hall discovered a bed bug "infestation" in her dorm room. Taylor Grandizio, a freshman who lived in the room, described her experience with the infestation, an issue she did not anticipate at first. “Everybody...

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Police Blotter 2/19/19- 2/26/19

February 27, 2019

2/19/19- Medical Emergency- This department was notified of a student in need of medical attention in Patrick Henry.  A parent was contacted who transported their child for medical attention on their own (closed). 2/19/19- Smell of Marijuana- Officers were called to Yorktown...

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Police and fire officials investigate gas odor at Chartiers Valley High School

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2019

COLLIER TOWNSHIP - Police and fire officials were called to Chariters Valley High School to investigate a gas odor discovered during a fire alarm. Staff and students evacuated Chartiers Valley after their fire alarm was triggered by a small amount of dust emiting from the...

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Moon Twp. opens warming centers for residents facing power outages

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- With homes all around the area facing power outages, officials in Moon Township have set up a warming center for residents who needed it. Duquesne Light's website indicated that approximately 700 houses in Moon Township were still without power Monday evening. The...

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Vacant, condemned home collapses in Perry North

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 26, 2019

PITTSBURGH — A home that was condemned over a year ago has collapsed. No one was injured when the home located on Semicir Street in Perry North collapsed Feb. 22. Officials within the city of Pittsburgh said in a statement that the home was condemned last year and was vacant. The...