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

Vigil held for victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Gage Goulding, News Editor
October 27, 2018

SQUIRREL HILL - During the worst anti-Semitic shooting in U.S. history, 11 people were killed and 6 more were injured at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh when 46-year-old gunman Robert Bowers opened fire inside the place of worship.

RMU President Howard releases statement regarding Squirrel Hill shooting

RMU President Howard releases statement regarding Squirrel Hill shooting

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager
October 27, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- After the tragic events that left 11 dead and 6 more injured at the Tree of Life Synagogue in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh, the President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Christopher B. Howard released a statement in an email to all students,...

11 dead, 6 more injured in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 27, 2018

UPDATED 12:54 PM At a press conference this morning, the 11 victims of yesterdays shooting were identified. All of the victims were middle-aged or older. The victims included a pair of brothers and a husband and wife pairing. At a press conference, Pittsburgh Mayor William...

Daily News Brief (10/26)

John Blinn, Contributor
October 26, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's John Blinn reports.

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Pittsburgh International Airport continues passenger traffic growth

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh International Airport continues to increase passenger traffic for the 29th consecutive month. This past September has been the busiest since 2005, said the airport in a statement to media. Citing continued growth in seats and new nonstop flights, the...

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Arrests made during LGBTQ protest in Pittsburgh

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 25, 2018

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Police arrested 11 people Thursday evening during a protest supporting the LGBTQ community. Protestors gathered outside of the Allegheny County Jail in downtown Pittsburgh after reports leaked regarding the treatment of an inmate. The protestors...

Daily News Brief (10/25)

John Blinn, Contributor
October 25, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's John Blinn reports.

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DEA plans day to collect unused prescription drugs

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 25, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Drug Enforcement Agency plans its 16th National Prescription Take Back Day. On Saturday the DEA encourages anyone with unused prescription drugs to dispose of them this weekend during the drug take-back day. According to a press release from the City of...

First Monster Pumpkin Festival in Pittsburgh is a smash hit

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
October 25, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pumpkin patches have been popping up all over western Pennsylvania for the fall season, but Pittsburgh had bigger plans. Pittsburgh held the city’s first Monster Pumpkin Festival Oct. 20 and 21 on the North Shore riverwalk, and it was a smash hit. One of...

Photo Credit: (City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety)

Arrest made in West End weekend shooting

Gage Goulding
October 25, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Police in Pittsburgh arrested a man who was involved in a shooting on Saturday. According to a statement from Pittsburgh Police, authorities arrested 18-year-old Kenneth Parker of Elliot on Tuesday in connection with a non-fatal shooting in Elliot on Oct. 20. Kenneth...