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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

RMU prepared to tackle Winter Storm Harper

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - As Winter Storm Harper makes its way across the country, the Facilities Management team at Robert Morris University says they are prepared to keep the campus safe. RMU's Department of Facilities Management sent an email to all students, faculty and staff with...

Winter Storm Harper Could Drop 40 Inches of Snow on the Northeast. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

City officials, public works prepare for Winter Storm Harper

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — City officials and public works crews around Pittsburgh are preparing to face a strong Winter Storm Harper over the weekend. The city has an arsenal of plows with salt spreaders, tractors and pickup trucks to fight against the upcoming snow storm. The city believes...

Winter Storm Harper Could Drop 40 Inches of Snow on the Northeast. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Gov. Wolf declares state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm Harper

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 18, 2019

HARRISBURG — With the potential for an intense winter storm this weekend, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has declared a state of emergency. This weekend, snow could fall at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour, and Gov. Wolf said his top concern is safety. “Our top concern...

Winter Weather Advisory issued, Pittsburgh prepares for snow storm

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the western Pennsylvania region ahead of the season's first snowstorm. The advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. Saturday and will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday morning. Counties...

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...

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Gov. Wolf pushes new cold weather animal cruelty law

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

HARRISBURG -- Gov. Tom Wolf is reminding citizens across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the state's strengthened animal cruelty law which can include hefty penalties. Act 10, the new law that strengthens Pennsylvania's animal cruelty laws, was signed into effect in June...

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Freezing rain, snow and ice trigger Winter Weather Advisory

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The National Weather Service in Pittsburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Pittsburgh region. According to officials, a combination of freezing rain, ice and snow will begin Thursday evening and extend into the overnight period. The Winter Weather...

Wintry mix, snow, ice prompt officials to warn motorists

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Residents in Moon Township woke up with snow and ice covered roads, cars and yards. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh posted to Twitter that Moon Township received one inch of snow. Some areas in Pittsburgh experienced heavy snow and ice that toppled...