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"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter 4/09/19-4/15/19

April 21, 2019

4/09/19- Departmental Information- A student requested a report documented for a harassment situation (closed). 4/10/19- Welfare Check- A concerned parent requested a welfare check on their child.  Officers were able to make contact, and advised the parent was notified (closed). 4/10/19-...

"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter 4/02/19-4/08/19

April 21, 2019

4/02/19- Medical Emergency- A student came to the Police Department in need of medical attention.  Valley Ambulance was contacted, and transported the student to Sewickley Valley Hospital for treatment (closed). 4/02/19- Recovered Property- An officer noticed and unattended...

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Pittsburgh named one of the best cities to celebrate Easter

John Blinn, News Editor
April 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH- With spring temperatures kicking in and store aisles filling with chocolate and jellybeans, WalletHub looks at the best places to celebrate Easter in 2019. Due to the various meanings of the holiday, WalletHub weighed both religious and commercial factors when...

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Pittsburgh named one of 2019’s best places to live

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
April 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Livability recently released their annual list of the top 100 places to live in the United States. While creating the list, over 1,000 cities were examined through a rigorous process. The editors of Livability start off by examining a large amount of data from...

Robert Morris University's book store receives store renovations sponsored by Barnes and Noble. 

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RMU bookstore completes renovations

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Finishing touches have just been added to the RMU bookstore, completing the store's renovations. The project, which was funded by Barnes and Nobles, started on March 4 and continued on through spring break. The bookstore boasts updated flooring and graphics,...

Bring Hope Home Hosts fifth annual Color Run at Robert Morris University. 

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Bringing Hope Home hosts 5K color run at Robert Morris University

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The RMU campus turned colorful over the weekend to help raise money for families in Pittsburgh. RMU teamed up with the organization Bringing Hope Home to host the fifth annual 5K Color Run on Saturday. The event brought dozens of people together to raise money...

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Kennywood Park seeks college students as part of summer workforce

Gage Goulding, Contributor
April 16, 2019

WEST MIFFLIN -- An entire summer of fun that could turn into a career. When thinking about an amusement park like Pittsburgh's Kennywood Park, the thought of roller coasters, delicious foods and unforgettable experiences comes to mind. However, for college students preparing...

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PWSA adds interpreter assistance

John Blinn, News Editor
April 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH -The Pittsburgh Water and Sewage Authority (PWSA) is now offering services to help non-English speaking customers. The PWSA teamed up with the United Language Group (ULG) to add translation and interpretation services for their customers. The new service will assist...

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RMU community responds to President Trump’s executive order on free speech

Logan Carney, Digital Content Manager
April 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On March 21, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that requires colleges to respect free speech on campus or they will lose federal funding. The order will withhold a school’s share of a $35 billion budget that is set aside each year for research...

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North Braddock Police investigate shooting that resulted in a crash

John Blinn, News Editor
April 14, 2019

PITTSBURGH - North Braddock Police are searching for a man who was involved in a shooting that resulted in a crash. Authorities responded to a report of gunfire outside of Tunns Bar located at 1200 Bell Avenue. The shots are believed to be the result of a physical altercation...