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Kennywood Park reveals more details of new record-breaking rollercoaster

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
November 15, 2018

WEST MIFFLIN - Kennywood Park has already started setting track for the new roller coaster that will welcome guests into Steelers Country, the Steel Curtain. On Tuesday, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) debuted the cars that riders...

Pittsburgh Public Safety urges safety during Light Up Night

Pittsburgh Public Safety urges safety during Light Up Night

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Public Safety is asking all attendees to the city's annual Light Up Night to be safe and law-abiding. On Friday, Light Up Night will bring thousands of people from near and far to the cities Golden Triangle to officially start the holiday season, but...

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Gas prices drop for Thanksgiving travel, could continue to fall

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Drivers will pay less at the pump during their Thanksgiving travel as gas prices continue to drop across the country. Oil prices continue to drift lower as the industry settles into the lower demand fall and winter driving season. According to AAA, gas prices...

Pittsburgh 103rd annual Christmas tree lighting to feature Chris Jamison

Pittsburgh 103rd annual Christmas tree lighting to feature Chris Jamison

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The City of Pittsburgh will officially kick off the holiday season on Friday with the 103rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and City-County Building Lightshow. The event will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday and will feature Pittsburgh native singer/songwriter...

Pittsburgh Public Works upgrades snow and ice control

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
November 14, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- As temperatures begin to drop and snow flurries start to fly, the City of Pittsburgh has reevaluated its snow and ice control program and is ready to tackle every situation. New for this winter season to tackle harsh weather is a modified road salt mixture, enhanced...

Aliyah Johnson, Nyla Williams, Deloris Jackson, DeSeana Butler, Monet Wade, Janelle Darby and Maliya Morris (left to right) attend a senior celebration event hosted by Multicultural Student Services. Photo credit: Maliya Morris

City-wide chapter has rich history

Maura Linehan, Arts and Entertainment Manager
November 14, 2018
Delta Sigma Theta, while not one of the panhellenic houses, has a large impact on RMU and Pittsburgh.
Photo credit: Megan Shandel

City creates Public Safety Support Trust Fund

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The City of Pittsburgh announced on Wednesday that it has created the Public Safety Support Trust Fund. With the authorization of the city controller, the City Council of Pittsburgh created the fund that will hold monetary donations in support of the Public Safety...

Photo Credit: (Pittsburgh Irish Festival)

Fundraiser announced for flooded Pittsburgh Irish festival

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The 28th annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival was cut short after heavy rains caused flooded festival grounds, canceling the final day, but the organization is now working to reclaim lost funds through fundraising. The event was held on Sept. 7-9 at the Riverplex...

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Recreation center reopens in Lincoln-Lemington

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Paulson Recreation Center reopened on Wednesday after months of renovation. The City of Pittsburgh said that the Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood recreation center opened today following a more than $430,000 renovation. The renovations that began three months...

AJR comes to Stage AE, donates to synagogue shooting

AJR comes to Stage AE, donates to synagogue shooting

John Blinn
November 7, 2018

Sunday night a line of people wrapped around Pittsburgh's Stage AE in hopes to see indie-pop band AJR headline for the first time in the Steel City. The indoor entertainment venue filled to its maximum occupancy of 2,400 people, attendees extremely close to the back walls once...