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The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

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Winter Weather Advisory issued, snow and ice expected

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019

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 much of western Pennsylvania....

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Multiple Pittsburgh restaurants ranked as most romantic in the country

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Romantics from the city of Pittsburgh may be in luck as a study from OpenTable has ranked several restaurants in the area as the most romantic places to eat, in the nation. According to a report done by OpenTable, six of the most romantic restaurants in the United...

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Pittsburgh to receive $120 million fund for affordable housing

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH - A $120 million project to help solve the affordable housing crisis will begin in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh will be receiving $10 million for the next 12 years from the Housing Opportunity Fund. The Housing Opportunity Fund Department was created to meet the need...

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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...

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Guns detected at Pennsylvania airport checkpoints slightly increased in 2018

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - More guns were found at TSA checkpoints than ever before. In total, 4,239 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country last year, averaging about 11.6 firearms per day. This was approximately a 7 percent increase nationally in...

A five car accident closes McKees Rocks Bridge late on Feb. 15, 2019.

Pittsburgh police respond to accident on McKees Rocks Bridge

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- An accident on the McKees Rocks Bridge closed the road throughout the night Friday. Nine people were involved in the accident that took place on the bridge. According to a statement from Allegheny County, five vehicles were involved in the accident. When...

Downtown Pittsburgh skyline as seen from PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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...

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Pittsburgh receives funding for new blue recycling bins

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
February 14, 2019
The Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is expected to receive $350,000 for a new recycling project.
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U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Do you live in a city that is known for having good credit scores? WalletHub has ranked U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores. Based on TransUnion data, 2,572 cities were ranked by their median credit score, giving an insight on each city’s...

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Pitt students create dating app ‘Inrstellar’

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 12, 2019

OAKLAND - University of Pittsburgh students have created a dating app with a new twist. With no photos on users’ public profiles, Inrstellar emphasizes connections over superficial judgments. Founder and CEO Paul Trichon wanted a place for people to connect through shared...