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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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Country music icon Garth Brooks breaks attendance record for Heinz Field

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Country star Garth Brooks has officially broken the attendance record at Heinz Field. The six-time CMA Entertainer of the Year has sold 72,887 tickets for his upcoming show at Heinz Field on May 18. This makes the concert officially sold out. IT'S OFFICIAL!@GarthBrooks'...

Downtown Pittsburgh as seen from West End Park on a February afternoon.

WalletHub names Pa. one of the best states to retire

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A recent WalletHub study listed Pennsylvania as one of the best states in which to retire. The research done by WalletHub compared 50 states with 46 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Some of these indicators were affordability, health-related factors...

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Route 837 East Carson Street Lane to close Monday night

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Overnight manhole repairs will close a Pittsburgh road beginning Monday night. PennDOT District 11 announced that East Carson Street will close Monday evening, weather permitting. The closure is planned to run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to a statement from...

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Woman arrested for child endangerment and aggravated assault

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 2, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- On Oct. 29, 2018, a 19-month-old child was brought into UPMC Children's Hospital after a medical emergency and was eventually placed on life support. No information on the child's condition was given by the caretaker. On Oct. 30, Allegheny County detectives were...

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Wahlburgers to open second Pittsburgh location

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 1, 2019

NORTH FAYETTE -- The famous restaurant chain, Wahlburgers, will soon be opening their second location in Pittsburgh. The restaurant chain announced that they will be opening a location at The Mall at Robinson. The restaurant will include a chef inspired menu of burgers, signature...

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Healthy Ride advises to take other transportation due to extreme cold temperatures.

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 31, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Healthy Ride, the public bike share system in Pittsburgh, is advising their customers to find another form of transport. "The forecast shows consistently low temperatures with negative degree windchills, which can lead to dangerous conditions for riders," Healthy...

Newly Graduated People Wearing Black Academy Gowns Throwing Hats Up in the Air. Photo Credit: (Pexels)

WalletHub releases 2019’s best and worst college towns

Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 23, 2019

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 would best fit in. While...

UPMC Events Center, coming in 2019. Photo Credit: (Robert Morris University)

OVG Facilities announces management of new UPMC Events Center

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Oak View Group Facilities have named Scott Zimmerman the general manager of the UPMC Events Center, which is being built on the Robert Morris University campus. According to a statement from Robert Morris University, prior to being appointed General Manager...

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Amber Alert issued in statewide search for missing teen

Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 16, 2019

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 3 p.m. at a residence...

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Electronic and hazardous waste recycling bill being introduced to City Council

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 13, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- City residents will soon be able to recycle their electronic and hazardous waste in a cost-effective manner with a new contract being introduced to Pittsburgh City council on Tuesday. Electronic waste, or e-waste, such as televisions and computers, contains lead...