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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

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The City of Pittsburgh captured from the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

Pittsburgh among America’s safest and most affordable places to live in 2019

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager January 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The Steel City has been named among the top 10 safest and most affordable cities in America. According to Realtor.com, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is No. 2 on the list with a total crime rate of 18.44% and a median home list price of $170,000. Coming...

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First flu death reported in Allegheny Co.

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The first flu-related death has been reported in Allegheny County. Director of the Allegheny County Health Department Dr. Karen Hacker reported the information of the death. According to a press release, the deceased was a 90-year-old...

Partial road closure in South Park

Partial road closure in South Park

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager December 12, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Starting Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. travelers will have to take a detour from Stone Manse Drive due to emergency repairs of the Catfish Bridge No. 6 substructure. According to the Department of Public Works, the road is expected to open towards...

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Roads reopen following construction projects

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Editor December 5, 2018

PITTSBURGH — The Department of Public Works announced earlier today a few roads that have been closed since the summer are now reopening to traffic. 100 Acres Drive between Corrigan Drive and Twin Hills Road in Bethel Park has been closed to vehicles...

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Crime Stoppers ask public to help in homicide case

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager November 21, 2018

WILKINSBURG -- The Allegheny County Police Department is turning to the public asking for help to solve an August homicide case. Officers from the Wilkinsburg Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 12:37 p.m. on Aug....

Snow blanketed Robert Morris campus shortly before Thanksgiving break.

Winter comes to RMU in 2018

Megan Shandel, Multimedia Assistant Manager November 16, 2018

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PWSAs announces 12-year water plan for Pittsburgh, plans beyond 2030

PWSA’s announces 12-year water plan for Pittsburgh, plans beyond 2030

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) released a 12-year plan for Pittsburgh's water: PGH20 2030. Mayor William Peduto asked PWSA to outline Pittsburgh's water future to 2030 and beyond. "As we invest in infrastructure that is...

Kennywood Park reveals more details of new record-breaking rollercoaster

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager November 15, 2018

WEST MIFFLIN - Kennywood Park has already started setting track for the new roller coaster that will welcome guests into Steelers Country, the Steel Curtain. On Tuesday, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) debuted...

Kesha performed on Liberty Ave. in Pittsburgh Nov. 3 to benefit the Jewish Federations Victims of Terror fund.

‘Stronger Than Hate’ features Kesha performing in Pittsburgh

Megan Shandel, Multimedia Assistant Manager November 5, 2018

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Pittsburgh Public Safety thanks the city

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager November 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH — After the shooting at a Squirrel Hill synagogue on Oct. 27, officials in Pittsburgh Public Safety remain overwhelmed with the continuous support of the community. First responders in stations across the city have received numerous visitors...

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First National Bank robbed in the South Side Flats

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Editor November 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The First National Bank on East Carson Street is currently under investigation from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Major Crimes. On the morning of Nov. 1, an unidentified male actor walked up to a teller and demanded an undisclosed amount...

$10,000 donated to the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh’s “Our Victims of Terror” fund

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager November 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Following the tragedy in Squirrel Hill at the Tree of Life Synagogue, Clearview Federal Credit Union had donated $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh’s “Our Victims of Terror” fund through the United Way of Southwestern...

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Armed bank robbery in Shadyside

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager October 31, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Law enforcement answered a call from the First National Bank in Shadyside in the 800 block of South Aiken Avenue. Around roughly 2:48 p.m. on Oct. 30, the bank called authorities after a male entered the bank with a gun and demanded money...

Pittsburgh FBI, S.W.A.T., police, paramedics, and Pennsylvania State Troopers were all at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh during a mass shooting October 27, 2018.

Mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager October 27, 2018

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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...

Thousands of people traveled to the North Shore riverwalk to enjoy the first Monster Pumpkin Festival in Pittsburgh Oct. 20 and 21.

Pittsburgh’s first Monster Pumpkin Festival is a smash hit

Megan Shandel, Multimedia Assistant Manager October 23, 2018

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President Donald Trump gives the crowd a thumbs up for the thousands of people at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania on October 10, 2018.

President Donald Trump rallys in Erie, Pennsylvania

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager October 15, 2018

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Spencer takes his first steps onto Pittsburgh ground

Dogs land in Pittsburgh ready to start a new life

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager October 8, 2018

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Tom Hanks speaks at When We All Vote rally.

Tom Hanks headlines voting rally in Pittsburgh

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager September 26, 2018

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Introducing President Howard to the class of 2022.

President Howard talks new school year

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager August 21, 2018

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Gage Goulding interviews Ray Linsenmayer.

Ray Linsenmayer runs for Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District

Megan Shandel, Assistant Graphic Design Editor April 15, 2018

Gage Goulding interviewed Ray Linsenmayer during his campaign in the Pennsylvania Congressional 17th District election.   [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="477" gal_title="Ray Linsenmayer runs for PA Congressional District 17"]

Brodhead Road closed due to landslide

Landslide closes Brodhead Road in Moon Twp.

Megan Shandel, Assistant Graphic Editor April 15, 2018

Heavy rains in Moon Twp. caused another landslide in the Pittsburgh area. Brodhead Road will be closed to travelers. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="470" gal_title="Landslide in Moon Township, Brodhead Rd"]

Sunrise from Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh on April 13, 2018.

Sunrise seen from Mt. Washington

Megan Shandel and Gage Goulding April 15, 2018

The morning of Friday, April 13, 2018 brought in a beautiful day for Pittsburgh. The morning started with a beautiful and sunny start with a summer like temperature of 65° at wake up. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="468" gal_title="Pittsburgh Sunrise...

A landslide on Route 30 in Braddock has forced Electric Avenue Apartments complex to relocate their residents to a nearby hotel.

Landslide on Route 30 in Braddock

Megan Shandel, Assistant Graphic Design Editor April 13, 2018

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Penguin fans show their support as they watch the game on the big screen.

Big screen is back at PPG Paints Arena

Megan Shandel, Assistant Graphics Editor April 11, 2018

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Larry Gioia kayaked through the flooded Pittsburgh Bathtub.

Man kayaks through the flooded bathtub

Megan Shandel, Assistant Graphics Editor April 11, 2018

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PPG Paints Arena get a facelift in preparation for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Penguin’s 2018 Playoffs

Megan Shandel, Assistant Graphic Editor April 10, 2018

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Martin O’Malley Supports Conor Lamb

Megan Shandel, Photographer April 5, 2018

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The Libertarian candidate for Congress

The Libertarian candidate for Congress

Megan Shandel, Assistant Graphic Designer March 3, 2018

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The Libertarian candidate for Congress

[Video] The Libertarian candidate for Congress

Gage Goulding and Megan Shandel March 2, 2018

Drew Miller is the first third-party candidate for Congress in the 18th Congressional District of Pennsylvania in over 18 years. Representing the Libertarian Party, Miller is facing off against Republican Rick Saccone and Democrat Conor Lamb. "The...

Jon Bauman speaks for Conor Lamb

Jon Bauman speaks for Conor Lamb

Megan Shandel, Contributor February 16, 2018

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Vice President Mike Pence visits Bethel Park.

Vice President Mike Pence visits Bethel Park

Megan Shandel, Contributor February 2, 2018

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