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Councilperson Strassburger introduces legislation to modernize municipal waste and recycling code

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH — On March 5, Pittsburgh City Councilperson Erika Strassburger introduced an overhaul of the city's municipal waste and recycling code in an effort to streamline and clarify the existing City Code. The legislation codifies policies for the storage and set-out...

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Officials prepare for Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Public safety officials in Pittsburgh are preparing for one of the biggest party weekends of the year. In a statement, city officials say police vehicles in downtown Pittsburgh will dawn a special St. Patrick's Day decal to help commemorate the celebration. When...

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Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto meets with the Dalai Lama

Ryan Giacobbi, Contributor
March 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Mayor Bill Peduto met with the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Buddhist leader known as “His Holiness,” in Dharamsala, India Wednesday. Mayor Peduto was invited to attend the meeting by Dr. Barry Kerzin, the Dalai Lama’s personal physician who has been working...

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Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers: Police seek help in solving Penn Hills murder

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers and Penn Hills Police are looking for the public's assistance to solve the murder of a 48-year-old man. On Jan. 26, 2019, police responded to shots fired on 4343 Verona Street. Shots were heard at about 12:13 a.m. When authorities arrived...

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Pittsburgh Police increase security at local mosques following deadly New Zealand mass shooting

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Officials in Pittsburgh have increased security at local places of worship following a deadly mass shooting in New Zealand. City officials released a statement Friday morning stating that public safety officials have been in contact with local Islamic leaders. Authorities...

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Meet magisterial district judge candidate Corrie Woods

Adelyn Berdine, Contributor
March 15, 2019

CORAOPOLIS - Corrie Woods may sound like a familiar name if you live in the Coraopolis, Crescent, Moon or Neville communities. Woods is running for Magisterial District Judge. Woods and his wife, Ashley, who works as his campaign manager, held an event for the public to meet...

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AJR to perform at RMU’s new UPMC Events Center

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - AJR will be making a stop at the UPMC Events Center on their next tour. The third concert for the new UPMC Events Center has been announced. RELATED ARTICLE: AJR comes to Stage AE, donates to synagogue shooting On November 22, brothers Adam, Ryan, and...

RMU named in list of best master's in database management degree programs

RMU named in list of best master’s in database management degree programs

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris is included in the top 30 best master’s in database management degree programs by BestSchools for 2018. According to BestSchools, the rankings are based on academic excellence, faculty scholarship, reputation, financial aid, range of degree...

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Sixth flu death reported in Allegheny County

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Officials report that a sixth person has died from the flu this year. According to a statement from the Allegheny County Health Department officials, another Allegheny County resident has died from the flu. Officials say a woman in her mid-80s died due to...

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Study: Pittsburgh has one of the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 14, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- According to a new study, Pittsburgh is one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Partygoers are expected to spend at least $5.6 billion during the St. Patrick's Day holiday. WalletHub looked at 17 key aspects to compare more than 200 of the country's...