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Robert Morris University classes remain online for the summer but hopes for in-person fall courses after an estimated $10 million loss from COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
May 6, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University will remain online for summer classes and is uncertain, but optimistic, for in-person fall classes. While handling an estimated $10 million loss as a result of COVID-19, the university is also preparing for an online and rescheduled in-person...

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Police Blotter: 04/01/2020 – 04/30/2020

April 30, 2020

April 1, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Activated: Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm activated in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be floor cleaning. The fire department was cancelled and the panel reset. April 4, 2020 Criminal Trespass: RMU...

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...