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Crime Stoppers need public’s help with wanted person investigation

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 1, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers needs the public’s help for a wanted person investigation. On Sept. 15, 2018, Jerome Solomon fled as officers approached his residence in Pitcairn. He is wanted on multiple charges including robbery, theft, aggravated assault, and recklessly...

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Local outdoor trail is named one of the top eco-friendly travel destinations

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 31, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A western Pennsylvania hiking trail was recently ranked as one of the top eco-friendly travel destinations in the country. Ecophilies Magazine compiled some of the most sought over and highly traveled natural areas and compiled a list of the most eco-friendly...

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Healthy Ride advises to take other transportation due to extreme cold temperatures.

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 31, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Healthy Ride, the public bike share system in Pittsburgh, is advising their customers to find another form of transport. "The forecast shows consistently low temperatures with negative degree windchills, which can lead to dangerous conditions for riders," Healthy...

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Pittsburgh Police seek missing person

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 31, 2019

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is asking for the public's help in finding a missing person. Abdul Marshall, 26, of Garfield was last seen Jan. 23. He is said to be 5-feet 4-inches and 140 pounds. He also may have a beard. He is known for visiting the North Side...

Robert Morris University alumni James (Jim) Woods lands a job as the Vice President at Push 7 in downtown Pittsburgh. Photo Credit: (Push 7)

RMU alumn joins Pittsburgh marketing firm as vice president

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A Robert Morris University alumnus recently joined the executive team at a Pittsburgh marketing firm. James (Jim) Woods, Class of '06 alumnus, was hired as the vice president of Push 7, a downtown Pittsburgh marketing firm. Push 7 is a full-service marketing...

President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard

Robert Morris University in the midst of a student enrollment crisis

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University’s staff and faculty members packed into Massey Hall Tuesday morning to hear RMU President Chris Howard speak about the current financial state of the university. “We stand at a great challenge,” said President Howard towards...

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Classes canceled at RMU on Thursday

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Classes at Robert Morris University have been canceled for Thursday. University officials issued the notice at approximately 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday via the RMU Alert system. Classes were canceled on Wednesday after subzero temperatures and wind chills reaching...

The City of Pittsburgh captured from the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

One of Pittsburgh’s famous sister bridges to close for rehabilitation

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh is known for its three rivers and the bridges that connect the city. In February, one of the famous sister bridges will close for a long-term rehabilitation project. The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works released a statement on Monday...

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Extreme cold enters region with arctic temperatures, many schools cancel class

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A strong winter weather system known as a polar vortex is sweeping across the country, sending temperatures in many cities plummeting to sub-arctic levels. Schools and universities across the region have canceled classes on Wednesday in preparation for what...

Snow blanketed Robert Morris campus shortly before Thanksgiving break.

Petition to cancel RMU classes during polar vortex garners more than 2,200 signatures

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A petition created by a Robert Morris University student to cancel classes during what could be the coldest day of the year has gathered more than a third of the student body's support. UPDATE: Robert Morris University has canceled classes on Wednesday and...