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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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Extreme cold enters region with arctic temperatures, many schools cancel class

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A strong winter weather system known as a polar vortex is sweeping across the country, sending temperatures in many cities plummeting to sub-arctic levels. Schools and universities across the region have canceled classes on Wednesday in preparation for what...

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Allegheny County Jail inmate dead after breathing difficulties

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

PITTSBURGH — An inmate at the Allegheny County Jail died on Monday. Officials released a statement to the media stating that an unidentified male inmate began to experience breathing difficulties at approximately 12:20 p.m. According to Warden Orlando Harper, medical...

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Pittsburgh Police officers resuscitate 1-year-old

Briana Lewis, Contributor
January 29, 2019
Patrolling officers Jena Bednarowicz and Bryce Valencic were dispatched to Lamier on Jan. 20 at around 3 p.m. for an unresponsive 1-year-old boy.
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Allegheny County prepares for extreme winter weather

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
January 28, 2019
National Weather Service Pittsburgh offers tips and information on how to prepare for the extreme cold.
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Allegheny Co. Executive Rich Fitzgerald submits three bills and six appointments to County Council

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Allegheny county executive Rich Fitzgerald submitted three bills to County Council for consideration or referral at a meeting on Jan. 22. The first bill was ordinance ratifying amendments to the Health Department's Rules and Regulations, Article XXI "Air Pollution...

The City of Pittsburgh captured from the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

Pittsburgh among America’s safest and most affordable places to live in 2019

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
January 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The Steel City has been named among the top 10 safest and most affordable cities in America. According to Realtor.com, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is No. 2 on the list with a total crime rate of 18.44% and a median home list price of $170,000. Coming in at number...

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Pittsburgh International Airport saw monumental growth in 2018

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- During 2018, the Pittsburgh International Airport saw its busiest year for the first time in more than a decade, with passenger traffic up nearly 4 percent. According to a press release from the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh received up to 9.66...

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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...

Tyler Gallo feeds Liam Magargal in the Flyers Cup Championship game (Diane Leblanc/Salesianum)

A Personal Story: Skating from Delaware to Pittsburgh

Tyler Gallo and Tyler Gallo
January 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- For all 19 years of my life, I have lived in the small state of Delaware. I come from a small town called Hockessin. A fun fact about Hockessin: it is equidistant from New York City as it is DC. It was also featured in an episode of “30 Rock,” where it was...

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Women and Non-Binary Forum empowers all gender identities

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
January 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH - On April 6, Bike Pittsburgh will host the Women and Non-Binary Forum to empower people and give them the opportunity to have a voice in the community. Women and non-binary individuals across the region will come together for the sixth annual Women and Non-Binary...