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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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Police seek suspect in Manchester shooting

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 6, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh police are looking for an East Liberty man in connection to an early morning shooting that left two people hospitalized. Police issued an arrest warrant for 30-year-old Tramaine Solomen, for two counts of attempted homicide, early Thursday. Solomon...

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Roads reopen following construction projects

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Editor
December 5, 2018

PITTSBURGH — The Department of Public Works announced earlier today a few roads that have been closed since the summer are now reopening to traffic. 100 Acres Drive between Corrigan Drive and Twin Hills Road in Bethel Park has been closed to vehicles since Aug. 23 to replace...

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Tips to stay safe during the holiday season

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The holiday season has come around once again, bringing more risks and injuries from simple objects that families should take precautions to avoid. Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief Matthew J. Brown encourages residents to stay safe with open flames during...

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Pittsburgh receives funding to reunite children in foster care

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- To help children in foster care, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued the authority a grant to reunite them with their families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a $556,000 grant and made 77 vouchers available...

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Steelers to present check to police chief for Community Relations Trailer

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers presented a check to Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert for the purchase of a Community Relations Trailer. Maurkice Pouncey, the Pittsburgh Steelers' All-Pro Center and other members of the Steelers organization will present the check...

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5K leaves mark on RMU campus

Michael Delehanty
December 4, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A 5K walk and run was held on Robert Morris University’s campus Saturday. The event was held in memory of Dr. Mark Eschenfelder, a beloved economics professor at RMU who recently passed away.The event was part of an assignment in Dr. Ann Jabro's Developing,...

Police: Missing WVU student reunited with family

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The search for a missing West Virginia University student-athlete edned Monday night when police located the student in Morgantown. The West Virginia University Police Department was searching for 19-year-old freshman student-athlete TaShala Turner. The...

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Health Department donates money to prevent overdoses

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 3, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny County Health Department has donated a total of $47,500 in five mini-grants of $9,500 to community organizations in an effort to prevent deadly opioid overdoses in communities that have been heavily impacted by overdoses. The organizations that...

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Open house for new Northview Heights Public Safety Center will be held on Tuesday

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 3, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The grand opening for a new public safety center will be taking place on Tuesday. Residents and the media are invited to the Northview Heights Public Safety Center open house, giving people a first glance at the new facility. “This center is a great model...

Police are searching for 15-year-old Alandra MaCallum of Point Breeze who has been missing since Nov. 28. Photo Credit: (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police)

Police searching for missing Point Breeze teen

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

POINT BREEZE - Police in Pittsburgh are searching for a missing Point Breeze teenager. Authorities say that 15-year-old Alandra McCallum was last seen on Nov. 28. Pittsburgh Police are asking the public for help in finding McCallum. Anyone with information is asked...