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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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The city of Pittsburgh saw more rain in 2018 than it has ever seen in record history. Heavy rains on New Years Eve helped bump 2018 over the top to become the wettest year ever.

Pittsburgh shatters record for wettest year on record

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 1, 2019

PITTSBURGH - New Year's Eve brought in the year 2019 and a new record for the city of Pittsburgh. It took until the last day of the year, but with the heavy rainfall throughout the entire year, 2018 was the wettest year on record for Pittsburgh. The previous record was...

A red Port Authority BRT bus at the Union Station. Photo Credit: (Wikipedia/An Errant Knight)

Port Authority to offer free rides for kids on New Year’s Eve

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 30, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Port Authority will offer free rides to children on New Year's Eve. The free service will begin at 4 p.m. on Dec. 31 for children ages 6 to 12-years-old. Children must be accompanied by an adult wearing a First Night pin, according to a post on...

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Pittsburgh Police prepare for First Night celebrations

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 30, 2018

PITTSBURGH - Many will gather on New Year's Eve in downtown Pittsburgh to ring in the near year and Pittsburgh Police officers will be right there with them. The department said that the event will attract large crowds in many downtown areas on Dec. 31 as the Pittsburgh Cultural...

Former Pa. Senator would say “no” to White House job

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 14, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A former Pa. Senator, who was named a potential pick for the White House Chief of Staff position, said he would decline the position. Republican Rick Santorum told CNN's Erin Burnett that he's "not interested" in the position. According to the Washington...

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Boyce Park ski and snow tubing area announces opening day

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 13, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh ski and snow tubing area Boyce Park announced their opening day on Thursday. In a statement sent to the media, the Allegheny County Parks Department released that Boyce Park will open at 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. The areas snow tubing park will...

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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...

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Greensburg Pike in North Versailles reopens to all traffic

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 12, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced that a section of the Greensburg Pike has reopened to all traffic. The section of the Greensburg Pike between Airbrake Avenue and Central Avenue in North Versailles has been closed since Sept. 10 while...

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Wanted felon arrested for multiple drug and gun charges

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 12, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- A wanted Pittsburgh felon was arrested for multiple drug and gun charges. In 1996, 40-year-old Tyrek Jrevae Booker was convicted of voluntary manslaughter after killing Sgt. James Taylor. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers arrested Booker on Dec. 6 after...

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 the end of December. Until...

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Police vehicles get ‘Stronger Than Hate’ decals

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 11, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Some police vehicles in the City of Pittsburgh has received a new addition to their decals, a remembrance of the worst anti-Semitic shooting in U.S. history. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced on Tuesday that they have placed "Stronger Than Hate" decals...