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RMU Sentry Media

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PWSA adds new facility to reduce to lead levels in drinking water

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Water and Sewage Authority (PWSA) is working on a new facility in Highland Park with the goal of reducing lead levels in residents' drinking water. The new facility located in the Sycamore Grove picnic area will be an orthophosphate facility. Orthophosphate...

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Murder suspect from California arrested in Coraopolis

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019

CORAOPOLIS -- A murder suspect on the run from California was arrested in Coraopolis. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office released in a statement that they arrested Isaiah Starns, a 19-year-old man from Bakersfield, California who was on the run. Authorities say that...

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Winter Weather Advisory issued, snow and ice expected

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring snow and ice to the Pittsburgh region. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of western Pennsylvania....

"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 2/12/19- 2/18/19

February 19, 2019

2/13/19- Medical Emergency- Officers were advised of a student in need of medical attention in the Rise Center.  Officers responded, and the student refused any medical attention (closed). 2/15/19- Suspicious Incident- Officers were notified of a suspicious vehicle in the...

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Multiple Pittsburgh restaurants ranked as most romantic in the country

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Romantics from the city of Pittsburgh may be in luck as a study from OpenTable has ranked several restaurants in the area as the most romantic places to eat, in the nation. According to a report done by OpenTable, six of the most romantic restaurants in the United...

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Pittsburgh to receive $120 million fund for affordable housing

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH - A $120 million project to help solve the affordable housing crisis will begin in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh will be receiving $10 million for the next 12 years from the Housing Opportunity Fund. The Housing Opportunity Fund Department was created to meet the need...

Pro-life speaker Ryan Bomberger spoke to an audience in Hopwood Hall at Robert Morris University.

Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger speaks at RMU

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger came to speak at Robert Morris University. Students for Life hosted “The Social Injustice of Abortion” featuring political columnist and commentator Ryan Bomberger, founder of The Radiance Foundation. Sued by the NAACP...

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RMU opens manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has opened a manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill. The laboratory officially opened on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located in the Energy Innovation Center, it will serve as a research and teaching facility, as well...

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Project Prom annual giveaway begins, benefits underprivileged teens

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- It is almost prom season, and the annual Project Prom giveaway program is getting underway. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) are gearing up to hold their annual event which benefits eligible high school students. According...

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Guns detected at Pennsylvania airport checkpoints slightly increased in 2018

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - More guns were found at TSA checkpoints than ever before. In total, 4,239 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country last year, averaging about 11.6 firearms per day. This was approximately a 7 percent increase nationally in...