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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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Car Seat Safety Clinic aims to reduce child car injuries

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 28, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Motor vehicles are among the leading causes of death for children in the United States. Officials in Pittsburgh are working to cut down on child deaths in motor vehicles by hosting a Car Seat Safety Clinic. Pittsburgh EMS will be holding a FREE car seat clinic...

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County Executive announces new Adopt-a-Roadway Program

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
March 27, 2019
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announces the launch of a new program that will help address littering issues as well as protecting our environment.
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Flu deaths increase to 10 in Allegheny Co.

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Ten people have now died from the flu this season in the Pittsburgh area. Health officials at the Allegheny County Health Department released on Wednesday that two more county residents have died due to the flu. Both a male in his early 30s and a female in...

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Pennsylvania ranked with third-highest tax rate in the nation

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- It is said that there are three certainties in life, death and taxes. A recent WalletHub study shows which states across the nation have the lowest and highest rates of one of these certainties. With the year's tax-filing deadline of April 15 inching closer...

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PWSA to provide free lead line replacements for eligible homeowners

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Water and Sewage Authority is implementing a new program that will help eligible Pittsburgh residents replace their lead lines. The program is possible due to $1.8 million that is a settlement from an enforcement action by the Pennsylvania Department...

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George Washington and Franco Harris statues at Pittsburgh International Airport under restoration

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The nation's founding father and a famous Pittsburgh Steeler are currently missing from the Pittsburgh International Airport. Statues of first president George Washington and former Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris have briefly been removed from the Pittsburgh...

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Three in four Americans still afraid of fully self-driving vehicles

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 24, 2019

PITTSBURGH — One year after several high-profile automated vehicle incidents, American attitudes toward fully self-driving cars have not rebounded. AAA's annual automated vehicle survey found that 71 percent of people are afraid to ride in fully self-driving vehicles —...

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Two more flu deaths reported in Allegheny County

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH — There have been two more reported flu-related deaths for 2019 in Allegheny County. The Allegheny County Health Department has been notified that one male in his mid-80s and a female in her late 60s have died due to flu complications over the past month. This...

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Study: WalletHub names healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the U.S.

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH — WalletHub recently released an extensive list of the healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the United States. When rounding up the results, WalletHub looked at more than 170 of the most populated cities in the U.S. across 42 key indicators of good health. These...

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)

RMU officials announce plans to restructure schools

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University announced their plans to restructure the school Wednesday morning. In an email sent to students by President Christopher Howard, the university will be reorganizing the schools within the University. Remaining schools will include...