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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Major improvement project begins on Parkway North

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019

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 restrictions will...

Morning and afternoon classes at RMU canceled, road conditions hazardous

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 20, 2019

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 issued, snow and ice expected University...

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Murder suspect from California arrested in Coraopolis

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019

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 say that...

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Project Prom annual giveaway begins, benefits underprivileged teens

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 18, 2019

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 eligible high school students. According...

Man allegedly fleeing RMU Police strikes officer with truck

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 16, 2019

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 of Coraopolis allegedly struck...

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Landslide closes busy Moon Township road

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 16, 2019

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 the landslide happened on...

Police: One person in custody at Robert Morris University

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 15, 2019

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 college campus Friday...

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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...

Former student that allegedly stalked, harrassed RMU president waives preliminary hearing

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 14, 2019

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 court and waived...

University Blvd. reopens to traffic following landslide

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 13, 2019

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. The uphill travel lanes...