The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Daylight Saving Time changes clocks, urges residents to check emergency preparedness

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 10, 2019

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 County emergency...

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Natural gas line break in Moon Twp. prompts evacuation, outages

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 9, 2019

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 Saturday morning at approximately...

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Pittsburgh Zoo community mourns the death of sea lion Zoey

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 7, 2019

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 cell carcinoma in 2018. Zoey...

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Shamrock Shake returns to McDonalds restaurants

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 1, 2019

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 late February. The company...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts Pizza with the President in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

Students turn out to talk with RMU President Christopher Howard

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 1, 2019

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 at the newly opened...

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Vacant, condemned home collapses in Perry North

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 26, 2019

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 last year and was vacant. The...

Mugshot of Gregory Davis, 58-years-old of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who was arrested in Pittsburgh for violating his parole involving child pornography. Photo Credit: (Allegheny County Sheriffs Office)

Megan’s Law violator from South Dakota arrested at Pittsburgh homeless camp

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 23, 2019

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 violated parole. Deputies...

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Campus Drive to close in front of UPMC Events Center beginning in March

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 22, 2019

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. and remain in effect through...

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Mayor Peduto announces $2 million plan to upgrade child care facilities

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019

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 target of the plan that will...

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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...