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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.

A five car accident closes McKees Rocks Bridge late on Feb. 15, 2019.

Pittsburgh police respond to accident on McKees Rocks Bridge

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- An accident on the McKees Rocks Bridge closed the road throughout the night Friday. Nine people were involved in the accident that took place on the bridge. According to a statement from Allegheny County, five vehicles were involved in the accident. When...

Downtown Pittsburgh skyline as seen from PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates offering $10 student tickets, other discounts

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 14, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are pulling out all the stops in order to fill seats this upcoming season. According to the Pirates website, the baseball club is teaming up with Papa John's Pizza to offer $10 tickets to students for every home game. Papa John's student...

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Pittsburgh receives funding for new blue recycling bins

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
February 14, 2019
The Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is expected to receive $350,000 for a new recycling project.
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U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Do you live in a city that is known for having good credit scores? WalletHub has ranked U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores. Based on TransUnion data, 2,572 cities were ranked by their median credit score, giving an insight on each city’s...

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Pitt students create dating app ‘Inrstellar’

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 12, 2019

OAKLAND - University of Pittsburgh students have created a dating app with a new twist. With no photos on users’ public profiles, Inrstellar emphasizes connections over superficial judgments. Founder and CEO Paul Trichon wanted a place for people to connect through shared...

Downtown Pittsburgh as seen from West End Park on a February afternoon.

WalletHub names Pa. one of the best states to retire

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A recent WalletHub study listed Pennsylvania as one of the best states in which to retire. The research done by WalletHub compared 50 states with 46 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Some of these indicators were affordability, health-related factors...

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Route 837 East Carson Street Lane to close Monday night

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Overnight manhole repairs will close a Pittsburgh road beginning Monday night. PennDOT District 11 announced that East Carson Street will close Monday evening, weather permitting. The closure is planned to run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to a statement from...

PennDot traffic cone

Crews to inspect overhead signs on several busy roadways

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Road crews will canvas the Pittsburgh region to inspect the signs that hang over roadways for safety. According to a statement from the PennDOT, crews will inspect signs in various location throughout Allegheny County during the week of Feb. 11-15. During the...

Colonial Country gets the chills.

City issues Snow Level 1 in preparation for Sunday evening snowfall

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The City of Pittsburgh issued a Snow Level 1 alert in preparation for a winter weather system moving into the Pittsburgh region Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a snow system will enter the western Pa. region Sunday...

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Drug bust in Monroeville yields more than $60K worth of heroin, fentanyl

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2019

MONROEVILLE -- Monroeville Police officers teamed up with the FBI on Wednesday to seize approximately $62,000 worth of drugs from a home. The search took place at a single family residence on Monroeville Boulevard. Authorities found 3.5 ounces of raw heroin/fentanyl and...