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A statue of Mister Roger in honor of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's 50th Anniversary at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Photo Credit: (Saint Vincent College)

Latrobe named one of ‘America’s 50 Most Charming Small Towns’

Gage Goulding, News Edtior
February 22, 2019

LATROBE - The small Westmoreland County town of Latrobe was recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the nations most charming small towns. The Travel Channel scanned the country, coast to coast, to find the most intriguing small towns to build their list of "America's 50...

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Mayor Peduto announces $2 million plan to upgrade child care facilities

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Mayor Bill Peduto announced a $2 million fund to upgrade child care facilities. The City of Pittsburgh Childcare Quality Fund will be introduced to Pittsburgh City Council on Feb. 19. Earning higher designations from the state is the target of the plan that will...

Why Don't We to perform at UPMC Event Center

Why Don’t We to perform at UPMC Event Center

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - - Robert Morris University has announced that pop band Why Don't We will be coming to the UPMC Event Center on August 11, 2019. The second band scheduled to appear at the UPMC Event Center, the musicians are currently on their "8 Letters" tour. Seeing success...

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President Trump declares national emergency, Pittsburgh disagrees

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Rose Garden outside of the White House on Friday, where he officially announced his declaration of a national emergency. The national emergency will allow the president to secure $8 billion in order to build...

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Major improvement project begins on Parkway North

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A major multi-million dollar improvement project is now underway in Pittsburgh. PennDOT released in a statement that crews are conducting shoulder improvement work on the I-279 Parkway North. Officials say that a single-lane and shoulder restrictions will...

Since the announcement of budget cuts from the University, many students have demanded answers from their University administration.

RMU announces chair of the Public Art Committee

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named local artist Cindy Gilberti as the chair of the Public Art Committee. Gilberti hosted painting workshops on campus during the summer, which brought local attention to Wheatley Center. She is currently the owner of Gilberti...

Bike Pittsburgh surveys pedestrians and bikers on self-driving cars

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The results of a survey put out by Bike Pittsburgh regarding how bikers felt sharing the road with automated cars are in. The survey was sent to citizens in early February and was the second survey done by the organization on the topic of self-driving cars. "It...

Hope Happens Here hosts Student-Athlete Wellness Seminar

Hope Happens Here hosts Student-Athlete Wellness Seminar

Tyler Gallo, Contributor
February 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On Monday night, Hope Happens Here hosted a student-athlete wellness seminar in the Nicholson Center's Hopwood Hall. While the seminar was short and sweet, it shed light on a problem many student-athletes face: the state of their mental health. The panel...

Morning and afternoon classes at RMU canceled, road conditions hazardous

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Classes at Robert Morris University have been canceled until 4 p.m. on Wednesday. A strong winter weather system moving through the area brought heavy snow and ice to the Pittsburgh region. RELATED STORY: Winter Weather Advisory issued, snow and ice expected University...

Tom Wolf businessman and politician who is the Governor-elect of Pennsylvania, Photo Date: January 2014 Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Gov. Wolf announces $10 million STEM grant

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2019

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is continuing his efforts to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and CS (computer science) education in schools across the state. Wolf will be adding $9.6 million to his PAsmart initiative. Governor Wolf's plan...