WEST MIFFLIN -- An entire summer of fun that could turn into a career. When thinking about an amusement park like Pittsburgh's Kennywood Park, the thought of roller coasters, delicious foods and unforgettable experiences comes to mind. However, for...

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that Buc Night is returning for the 2019 season. The popular Pirates discount program features select games in which fans can purchase $1 tickets and select foods. The first time fans can take...

MOON TOWNSHIP — Niche.com put college sports teams across the state head to head with hopes to determine the best collegiate athletics in Pennsylvania. The report analyzes factors such as student reviews, statistics, national championships and athletic...

PITTSBURGH - Motor vehicles are among the leading causes of death for children in the United States. Officials in Pittsburgh are working to cut down on child deaths in motor vehicles by hosting a Car Seat Safety Clinic. Pittsburgh EMS will be...

PITTSBURGH - Ten people have now died from the flu this season in the Pittsburgh area. Health officials at the Allegheny County Health Department released on Wednesday that two more county residents have died due to the flu. Both a male in his...

MOON TOWNSHIP - For schools that miss out on the NCAA tournament, officials turn to smaller tournaments in order to get their moment in the spotlight. After the Colonials failed to post a season-long record that qualified the team for selection to...

MOON TOWNSHIP — Three, two, one... jump! The Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity at Robert Morris University is hosting their own version of the well known "Pittsburgh Polar Plunge," with the intentions to benefit the same cause. Brothers from the Greek...

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Head and the Heart will make a stop in Moon Township during their next tour. Officials at the UPMC Events Center announced the tour on their Facebook page Thursday evening. The bands new album "Living Mirage" is scheduled...

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University announced their plans to restructure the school Wednesday morning. In an email sent to students by President Christopher Howard, the university will be reorganizing the schools within the University. Remaining...

PITTSBURGH - Police in Pittsburgh are searching for a missing teenager. Officials took to social media on Tuesday morning asking for the public's help locating D'Ayza Hayes. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating...

PITTSBURGH — Public safety officials in Pittsburgh are preparing for one of the biggest party weekends of the year. In a statement, city officials say police vehicles in downtown Pittsburgh will dawn a special St. Patrick's Day decal to help commemorate...

PITTSBURGH - Officials in Pittsburgh have increased security at local places of worship following a deadly mass shooting in New Zealand. City officials released a statement Friday morning stating that public safety officials have been in contact with...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Officials report that a sixth person has died from the flu this year. According to a statement from the Allegheny County Health Department officials, another Allegheny County resident has died from the flu. Officials say a woman in...

PITTSBURGH -- According to a new study, Pittsburgh is one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Partygoers are expected to spend at least $5.6 billion during the St. Patrick's Day holiday. WalletHub looked at 17 key aspects to compare...

PITTSBURGH -- Navigating through Pittsburgh can be a daunting task at times. A new study released says that Pittsburgh is the seventh-worst city in the nation for traffic. The study conducted by Inrix, a company that focuses on mobility analytics...

MOON TOWNSHIP - Students at Robert Morris University will have one less choice for housing during the 2019-20 school year. In a statement released by the RMU Office of Residence Life on Wednesday, officials said that Braddock Hall would not be available...

PITTSBURGH - A teacher at Chartiers Valley has a unique way to say "goodbye" to students at dissmissal. In a video posted to Twitter by the Chariters Valley School District, elementary school teacher Amanda Beckett can be seen offering students several...

PITTSBURGH - Watch a live view of downtown Pittsburgh from the Northside. Video courtesy of Discover The Burgh. Everything You Need to Know About Pittsburgh (and Then Some) 156 Things to Do in Pittsburgh to Stay Busy Every Month of the...

PITTSBURGH -- Calling all artists! Officials in the city of Pittsburgh are seeking artists to help create a new "Artistic Intersection." The Public Art and Civic Design Division of Pittsburgh's Department of City Planning is invitiing all artists,...

MOON TOWNSHIP — At 2 a.m. Sunday morning clocks will skip forward an hour with Daylight Saving Time. While changing clocks around the world is the big focus of Daylight Saving Time, it is also a time to check up on your homes emergency preparedness. Allegheny...

MOON TOWNSHIP - Many residents in Moon Township received an early wake up call Saturday morning when they were asked to evacuate their homes. According to a Facebook post by the Moon Township Police Department, a gas line ruptured on Western Avenue...

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium community is mourning the loss of their sea lion, Zoey. On Feb. 27 the zoo sent a statement on the passing of the 24-year-old animal. According to zoo officials, Zoey was diagnosed with oral squamous...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Allegheny County Health Department has released that another person has died due to the flu. Officials said in a statement to the media that this is the second flu death this season. A male in his mid-70s has died due to flu...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- For nearly 40 years McDonald's has kept customers on the edge of their seat craving the Shamrock Shake for just one month out of the year. The Shamrock Shake made its return to McDonald's restaurants around the Pittsburgh region in...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students joined the president of Robert Morris University Dr. Christopher Howard to talk about what they liked about the college, and what they wanted to know all over a slice of pizza. About 30 students attended Pizza with the President...

PITTSBURGH — A home that was condemned over a year ago has collapsed. No one was injured when the home located on Semicir Street in Perry North collapsed Feb. 22. Officials within the city of Pittsburgh said in a statement that the home was condemned...

PITTSBURGH -- A Megan's Law violator from South Dakota was arrested in Pittsburgh, according to authorities. Deputies from the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office arrested 58-year-old Gregory Davis from Sioux Falls, South Dakota in Pittsburgh after he...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Campus Drive will close in front of the UPMC Events Center for the entire month of March. University officials notified students, faculty and staff of the closure via email on Thursday. The closure will begin on March 1 at 5 a.m....

LATROBE - The small Westmoreland County town of Latrobe was recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the nations most charming small towns. The Travel Channel scanned the country, coast to coast, to find the most intriguing small towns to build their...

PITTSBURGH -- Mayor Bill Peduto announced a $2 million fund to upgrade child care facilities. The City of Pittsburgh Childcare Quality Fund will be introduced to Pittsburgh City Council on Feb. 19. Earning higher designations from the state is the...

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...

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...

MOON TOWNSHIP - Classes at Robert Morris University have been canceled until 4 p.m. on Wednesday. A strong winter weather system moving through the area brought heavy snow and ice to the Pittsburgh region. RELATED STORY: Winter Weather Advisory...

CORAOPOLIS -- A murder suspect on the run from California was arrested in Coraopolis. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office released in a statement that they arrested Isaiah Starns, a 19-year-old man from Bakersfield, California who was on the run. Authorities...

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...

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...

MOON TOWNSHIP - A man that was allegedly attempting to elude police Friday morning at Robert Morris University struck a police officer with his vehicle. According to the criminal complaint obtained by RMU Sentry Media, 27-year-old Justin M. Currie...

MOON TOWNSHIP - The second landslide in just two weeks has closed a portion of a busy Moon Township road. According to a post on Facebook from the Moon Township Police Department, another small landslide occurred Saturday morning. Police say...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- One person was arrested following an active police situation at Robert Morris University, according to authorities. Officers from the Robert Morris University Police Department and the Moon Township Police Department responded to the...

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...

CORAOPOLIS, Pa. -- A former student that allegedly stalked and harassed Robert Morris University President Christopher Howard waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Tuesday. According to court documents, David S. Lockhart III appeared in magisterial...

MOON TOWNSHIP - University Boulevard has reopened to traffic in both directions following a landslide on Feb. 8. PennDOT crews were working with heavy equipment to clear the mud, tree limbs and debris from the southbound lanes Wednesday afternoon....

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two familiar faces took to the field on national television to play in the first ever AAF football game. Robert Morris University alumni Vic Gregovits ('86) and Jeff Garner ('99) are each the president of a team playing in the inaugural...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Following a mudslide late last week, University Boulevard in Moon Township will remain closed until at least Wednesday. According to the Moon Township Police Department, University Boulevard will remain closed in the southbound, or...

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...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University's President Christopher Howard was recently named to the NCAA Committee on Sports Wagering. "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the ad hoc committee on sports wagering," said President Howard in...

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...

PITTSBURGH -- A popular access road that winds up Mt. Washington will be closed over the weekend. According to the City of Pittsburgh, P.J. McArdle Roadway will be closed on Feb. 9 and 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the closings, road crews will work...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A student who has been allegedly stalking and threatening the President of Robert Morris University was arrested on campus. The Robert Morris University Police Department arrested 31-year-old David S. Lockhart III, of Carnegie, on...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A landslide forced officials to close a portion of University Boulevard Friday morning. According to Moon Township Police Department, University Boulevard is closed in both directions between Stoops Ferry Road and Robert Morris University....

PITTSBURGH -- The investigation into the death of a Duquesne Univesity student and football player has been completed, according to police. The incident that took place on Oct. 4 at approximately 10:24 p.m. claimed the life of 21-year-old student Marquis...

Editorial Note: We have redacted the names of the original publication to not prevent the individuals involved from succeeding post-college. UPDATE: Nov. 15, 2021 MOON TOWNSHIP — The Kappa Delta Rho fraternity at Robert Morris University has been...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After 11 years of service, starting in 2008, Provost David Jamison has stepped down from his position as senior vice president of academic affairs. Jamison stepped down on Feb. 1 and plans to return to the faculty within the same day,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MOON TOWNSHIP - School districts around the Pittsburgh region will be closed on Wednesday as a winter weather system carrying subzero arctic air moves through the region. The Moon Area School District announced on Facebook Tuesday afternoon that they...

PITTSBURGH — An inmate at the Allegheny County Jail died on Monday. Officials released a statement to the media stating that an unidentified male inmate began to experience breathing difficulties at approximately 12:20 p.m. According to Warden...

MOON TOWNSHIP - A winter weather system moving into the western Pennsylvania region this week will bring subzero temperatures to the region. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, temperatures on Wednesday are expected to drop to...

PITTSBURGH -- The personal-finance website WalletHub released a report showcasing stating the best and worst college towns and cities of 2019. WalletHub released the report in order to help college-bound students determine where they felt that they...

MOON TOWNSHiP - A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued following a winter storm system that moved through the Pittsburgh area. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a Wind Chill Advisory which took effect for most of western Pennsylvania...

MOON TOWNSHIP - As Winter Storm Harper makes its way across the country, the Facilities Management team at Robert Morris University says they are prepared to keep the campus safe. RMU's Department of Facilities Management sent an email to all students,...

MOON TOWNSHIP - Watch live as crews work to complete the UPMC Events Center on the campus of Robert Morris University. Live Video Credit: Robert Morris University READ MORE: UPMC Events Center

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing teen from Penn Hills. Police say that 16-year-old Marjani Aquil was allegedly abducted by 19-year-old Jermaine Rodgers. Aquil was last seen on Jan. 16 at approximately...

HARRISBURG (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) -- Gov. Tom Wolf was inaugurated as the governor of Pennsylvania for a second term on Tuesday. In a ceremony held in Harrisburg, the 70-year-old Democratic politician was confirmed as the state's 47th governor. Wolf...

SAXONBURG — Officials at South Butler County School District say they received a threat Tuesday evening. Officials at the school district say that a threat was posted to Snapchat at the end of the school day Tuesday, according to a letter from Superintendent...

MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - The popular online streaming service Netflix is raising its prices. The movie and television streaming company will raise prices for all streaming plans amid heavy investments in new programs. All three of Netflix's...

MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - Dressing up your pet can certainly gather some attention in public, but it's not as far off as you think. In fact, Monday is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. Each year on Jan. 14, pet owners around the country...

MOON TOWNSHIP - The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the western Pennsylvania region ahead of the season's first snowstorm. The advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. Saturday and will remain in effect until 7...

MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - If you are trying to stick to your New Year's resolution to eat healthier, you may be happy to learn Chipotle has tweeted it's menu to fit with diet trends. The Mexican food chain is now offering 'lifestyle bowls.' The...

MOON TOWNSHIP - Pittsburgh was named in a report of the best cities to land a job in 2019, and the Steel City ranked rather high on the list. The personal finance website WalletHub released its annual report on the best cities to find jobs this week....

MOON TOWNSHIP - A Robert Morris University alumni asked for the communities help in his search for a kidney at a Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game. Dave Pritchard, a member of the Robert Morris 1985 graduating class, held a poster with his daughter,...

MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU Sentry Media/CNN) -- Investors on Wall Street are more than happy to ring in 2019 and say goodbye to the worst trading year since 2008. During 2018, the stock market took a rollercoaster ride with some of the highest points ever...

MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - Depending on how hard you celebrated on Monday night to bring in the new year, you may be observing National Hangover Day. The nationwide observance of hangovers is each year on the first of January, when Americans...

PITTSBURGH - New Year's Eve brought in the year 2019 and a new record for the city of Pittsburgh. It took until the last day of the year, but with the heavy rainfall throughout the entire year, 2018 was the wettest year on record for Pittsburgh. The...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University was ranked in a nationwide list of the top colleges to earn a degree in hospitality. According to Great Value Colleges, Robert Morris is the 27th-best college to study for a bachelor's degree in hospitality. RMU...

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Port Authority will offer free rides to children on New Year's Eve. The free service will begin at 4 p.m. on Dec. 31 for children ages 6 to 12-years-old. Children must be accompanied by an adult wearing a First Night pin,...

PITTSBURGH - Many will gather on New Year's Eve in downtown Pittsburgh to ring in the near year and Pittsburgh Police officers will be right there with them. The department said that the event will attract large crowds in many downtown areas on Dec....

MOON TOWNSHIP - A multi-vehicle accident stopped northbound traffic on University Boulevard in Moon Township Sunday evening. The accident that happened at approximately 8:45 p.m. involved two-vehicles that were traveling northbound. Officers from the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A former Pa. Senator, who was named a potential pick for the White House Chief of Staff position, said he would decline the position. Republican Rick Santorum told CNN's Erin Burnett that he's "not interested" in the position. According...

SLIPPERY ROCK - Authorities in Slippery Rock are investigating the death of a student at Slippery Rock University. The Butler Eagle reported on Wednesday that both Pennsylvania State Police and Slippery Rock University Police were called to Wally Rose...

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh ski and snow tubing area Boyce Park announced their opening day on Thursday. In a statement sent to the media, the Allegheny County Parks Department released that Boyce Park will open at 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. The areas...

PITTSBURGH -- Some police vehicles in the City of Pittsburgh has received a new addition to their decals, a remembrance of the worst anti-Semitic shooting in U.S. history. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced on Tuesday that they have placed "Stronger...

MOON TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating a stabbing in Moon Township that left one person dead. The Allegheny County Police Department released in a statement Tuesday that a 48-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds. Moon Twp. Police and...

PITTSBURGH -- The Schenley Park Ice Rink is planning to host a Skate with Santa event. The ice rink, which is one of only four outdoor ice rinks in Allegheny County, will have the event on Dec. 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Every year the City...

PITTSBURGH -- The Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics Local 1 just received a new contract with the City of Pittsburgh with Mayor Bill Peduto's approval. The Pittsburgh mayor signed the contract on Dec. 6 that will start on Jan. 1 and...

MOUNT WASHINGTON -- A popular roadway that climbs Mount Washington in Pittsburgh will close this week for maintenance. Officials in Pittsburgh say that P.J. McArdle Roadway will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday in order for road crews to perform...

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Police department is investigating anti-Semitic messages that are being distributed around the city. Police issued a statement today saying that they are aware and are investigating the hate speech. Pamphlets are being delivered...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The search for a missing West Virginia University student-athlete edned Monday night when police located the student in Morgantown. The West Virginia University Police Department was searching for 19-year-old freshman student-athlete...

POINT BREEZE - Police in Pittsburgh are searching for a missing Point Breeze teenager. Authorities say that 15-year-old Alandra McCallum was last seen on Nov. 28. Pittsburgh Police are asking the public for help in finding McCallum. Anyone...

HARRISBURG -- Gov. Tom Wolf is reminding citizens across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the state's strengthened animal cruelty law which can include hefty penalties. Act 10, the new law that strengthens Pennsylvania's animal cruelty laws, was...

MOON TOWNSHIP - World War II veteran and the 41st President of the United States of America George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. The family of the former president announced Saturday of the death of Bush who died late Friday night in his Houston...

PITTSBURGH - The National Weather Service in Pittsburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Pittsburgh region. According to officials, a combination of freezing rain, ice and snow will begin Thursday evening and extend into the overnight period....

MOON TOWNSHIP - A pedestrian walking on Campus Drive Tuesday night was injured after they fell. The Robert Morris University Police Department told RMU Sentry Media that a young, unidentified male injured their back after falling in the middle of Campus...

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

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. -- Lock Haven University will become the first school in the Pennsylvania State System to offer a pet-friendly residence hall. The university announced that when students return from winter break to resume classes in 2019, some students...

PITTSBURGH -- According to a new study released by UPMC, people who live in colder, darker climates drink more alcohol. The study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh Division of Gastroenterology states that people living in colder regions with...