The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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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Police Blotter 10/12/21-10/18/21

Evelyn Luthringer, Contributor
October 29, 2021

10/12/21: Missing Property: A student stopped by the Barry Center to report their weightlifting belt missing from the NAC Rec Center. Officers began reviewing the cameras. This incident was turned over to the Detective for further review. This case is closed.   10/12/21:...

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Police Blotter 10/19/21-10/25/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 29, 2021

10/19/21: Welfare Check: Students reported someone curled up on a bench on the football field. Officers checked on the individual who was just stargazing. The case is closed.   10/20/21: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm...

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Allegheny County detects its second case of the West Nile Virus

Terryaun Bell
October 21, 2021

PITTSBURGH – Mosquitoes are pesky, and what's worse is they can carry the West Nile virus. A man in McKees Rocks contracted Allegheny County's second case of virus and is currently recovering in his home. Mosquitoes become infected with the West Nile virus by feeding on...

A single car drives over the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Photo Date: March 29, 2019) Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

Pittsburgh awarded $500,000 in grants for citywide, community investments

Terryaun Bell
October 20, 2021
Pittsburgh awarded $500,000 in grants for citywide investments
Robert Morris Universitys Beautiful Nicholson Center on a pleasant April day. 
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Center for Innovation & Outreach to host town hall

Evelyn Luthringer
October 19, 2021

The Center for Innovation & Outreach is hosting a town hall meeting. Any RMU student who is interested in attending is welcome to come. Those who feel underrepresented are encouraged to attend. Dr. Anthony Robins, an Associate Professor of Biology in SEMS and D&I Coordinator...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter 10/05/21-10/11/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 16, 2021

10/05/21: Suspicious Vehicle Check: A student reported a vehicle door open in the Patrick Henry lot. Officers responded and located the vehicle. It was determined that the seatbelt caused the door not to close. The door was closed and the vehicle secured. The case is closed.   10/05/21:...

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Thrive and Sigma Tau Gamma to host Walk for happiness

Angelie Bartholomew, Contributor
October 12, 2021

The mental health organization Thrive and Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity will be hosting the Happiness 24-Hour Walk-a-Thon in an attempt to end drunk driving. The event will take place from Friday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. until Saturday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. on the Nicholson front lawn. According...

Moon Township Police

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Allegheny County Police Department to participate in Drug Take-Back Day

Angelie Bartholomew, Contributor
October 12, 2021

PITTSBURGH- The Allegheny County Police Department will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 23. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has hosted this bi-annual event for years, making this the 21st year. This event gives people the opportunity...

The Highmark Building in Downtown Pittsburgh peaks out from behind the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

City of Pittsburgh proposes to purchase senior center

Evelyn Luthringer
October 12, 2021

The City of Pittsburgh has proposed to purchase of the West End Healthy Active Living Center on 80 Wabash Street. It is currently managed by the city through a $60,000 annual lease with Smith & Bowen according to the city's website. Under the new proposal, the building...

Conceptual renderings of the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport and are subject to change. Renderings courtesy of Gensler + HDR in association with luis vidal + architects.

Annual airport auction makes a return

Evelyn Luthringer
October 12, 2021

The Pittsburgh International Airport is hosting the annual public auction. Licensed auctioneer Joe R. Pyle will conduct the auction at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. Fifteen abandoned vehicles, used Airport Authority vehicles, around 1000 pieces of jewelry, including silver...