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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

This is where are all Pittsburgh related news will be at.

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President Trump declares national emergency, Pittsburgh disagrees

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Rose Garden outside of the White House on Friday, where he officially announced his declaration of a national emergency. The national emergency will allow the president to secure $8 billion in order to build...

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Major improvement project begins on Parkway North

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A major multi-million dollar improvement project is now underway in Pittsburgh. PennDOT released in a statement that crews are conducting shoulder improvement work on the I-279 Parkway North. Officials say that a single-lane and shoulder restrictions will...

Bike Pittsburgh surveys pedestrians and bikers on self-driving cars

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The results of a survey put out by Bike Pittsburgh regarding how bikers felt sharing the road with automated cars are in. The survey was sent to citizens in early February and was the second survey done by the organization on the topic of self-driving cars. "It...

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Gov. Wolf announces $10 million STEM grant

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2019

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is continuing his efforts to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and CS (computer science) education in schools across the state. Wolf will be adding $9.6 million to his PAsmart initiative. Governor Wolf's plan...

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PWSA adds new facility to reduce to lead levels in drinking water

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Water and Sewage Authority (PWSA) is working on a new facility in Highland Park with the goal of reducing lead levels in residents' drinking water. The new facility located in the Sycamore Grove picnic area will be an orthophosphate facility. Orthophosphate...

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Winter Weather Advisory issued, snow and ice expected

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring snow and ice to the Pittsburgh region. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of western Pennsylvania....

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Multiple Pittsburgh restaurants ranked as most romantic in the country

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Romantics from the city of Pittsburgh may be in luck as a study from OpenTable has ranked several restaurants in the area as the most romantic places to eat, in the nation. According to a report done by OpenTable, six of the most romantic restaurants in the United...

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Pittsburgh to receive $120 million fund for affordable housing

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH - A $120 million project to help solve the affordable housing crisis will begin in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh will be receiving $10 million for the next 12 years from the Housing Opportunity Fund. The Housing Opportunity Fund Department was created to meet the need...

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Project Prom annual giveaway begins, benefits underprivileged teens

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- It is almost prom season, and the annual Project Prom giveaway program is getting underway. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) are gearing up to hold their annual event which benefits eligible high school students. According...

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Guns detected at Pennsylvania airport checkpoints slightly increased in 2018

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - More guns were found at TSA checkpoints than ever before. In total, 4,239 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country last year, averaging about 11.6 firearms per day. This was approximately a 7 percent increase nationally in...