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The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank hosts “drive-up” food distribution to practice social distancing

John Blinn, News Editor
April 23, 2020

PITTSBURGH -- Huge stacks of boxes containing food, lengthy lines of cars as far as the eye could see and numerous volunteers wearing neon vests, face masks and gloves. This was the unique scene at the Pittsburgh International Airport on April 22. The Greater Pittsburgh Community...

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Top Secret Colonials raise over $5,000 for Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Despite COVID-19 keeping the doors to Robert Morris University closed, the members of the Top Secret Colonials found a way for students to have fun from their homes while earning money for a good cause. The group hosted their first virtual 48 Hour Gaming Marathon...

Moon Township hosts Easter Bunny Neighborhood Hop for holiday social distancing

John Blinn, News Editor
April 12, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - COVID-19 may have caused the cancellation of countless events throughout the United States, but it was unable to stop the Easter Bunny from safely spreading Easter cheer to residents in Moon Township. Over the past several weeks, Americans have been learning...

University of Pittsburgh announces potential COVID-19 vaccine

University of Pittsburgh announces potential COVID-19 vaccine

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2020
As the world’s medical research community races to find a cure for Covid-19, a veteran vaccine researcher right here in Pittsburgh has stepped up with what may be a promising solution.
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Police Blotter: 03/24/2020 – 03/30/2020

March 30, 2020

March 25, 2020 Theft by Unlawful Taking: RMU Student reported their laundry was missing from Lexington Hall. He was informed an EST had removed them. Officers retrieved the clothes from storage. March 27, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Activated: Moon Dispatch reported...

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Police Blotter: 03/17/2020 – 03/23/2020

March 24, 2020

March 17, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Activated: Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm activated in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. The fire department was cancelled and panel reset. Accident Involving Damage - Unattended Vehicle: RMU...

RMU shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

RMU shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

Soundharjya Babu
March 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- An RMU shuttle driver has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to an email sent to students.RMU’s shuttle service, The Pittsburgh Transportation Group, informed RMU on March 22 that a driver has tested positive for COVID-19.Shuttle services...

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RMU cancels commencement ceremony due to coronavirus

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 18, 2020

UPDATE: March 18 at 9:00 p.m. President Chris Howard sent an update Wednesday evening, stating that a replacement in-person commencement would take place during the Fall 2020 semester for those interested.  ORIGINAL STORY MOON TOWNSHIP - The 2020 Commencement ceremony...