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Women and Non-Binary Forum empowers all gender identities

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
January 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH - On April 6, Bike Pittsburgh will host the Women and Non-Binary Forum to empower people and give them the opportunity to have a voice in the community. Women and non-binary individuals across the region will come together for the sixth annual Women and Non-Binary...

Wind Chill Advisory issued as temperatures rapidly drop

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHiP - A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued following a winter storm system that moved through the Pittsburgh area. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a Wind Chill Advisory which took effect for most of western Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. Sunday evening...

RMU prepared to tackle Winter Storm Harper

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - As Winter Storm Harper makes its way across the country, the Facilities Management team at Robert Morris University says they are prepared to keep the campus safe. RMU's Department of Facilities Management sent an email to all students, faculty and staff with...

Women working on their computers, Photo Date: March 24, 2016. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Report: More millennial women enter the workforce

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
January 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) — More millennial women are entering the job market than ever before, according to a report. According to a Bloomberg report, women between the ages 25 and 34 make up 76 percent of the workforce. There is a 12 percent gap between young...

Tom Marino is an American politician and attorney. He is currently serving his fourth term as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district, Photo Date: 7/17/14. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Congressman Tom Marino resigns after two weeks

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
January 19, 2019

HARRISBURG (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - Pennsylvania Congressman Tom Marino has resigned from his position just two weeks after taking office. Last November, Marino secured his fifth term by winning 66 percent of the vote in his district. He was nominated by President Trump to...

Winter Storm Harper Could Drop 40 Inches of Snow on the Northeast. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

City officials, public works prepare for Winter Storm Harper

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — City officials and public works crews around Pittsburgh are preparing to face a strong Winter Storm Harper over the weekend. The city has an arsenal of plows with salt spreaders, tractors and pickup trucks to fight against the upcoming snow storm. The city believes...

WATCH LIVE: UPMC Events Center Construction

Gage Goulding, Robert Morris University
January 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Watch live as crews work to complete the UPMC Events Center on the campus of Robert Morris University. Live Video Credit: Robert Morris University READ MORE: UPMC Events Center

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Police make arrest in downtown shooting

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police have arrested a suspect wanted for a shooting earlier this month. Roy Johnson, 23, was arrested overnight Jan. 17 and charged with aggravated assault, attempted homicide and reckless endangerment of another person. RELATED...

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First flu death reported in Allegheny Co.

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The first flu-related death has been reported in Allegheny County. Director of the Allegheny County Health Department Dr. Karen Hacker reported the information of the death. According to a press release, the deceased was a 90-year-old female resident who had...

Winter Storm Harper Could Drop 40 Inches of Snow on the Northeast. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Gov. Wolf declares state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm Harper

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 18, 2019

HARRISBURG — With the potential for an intense winter storm this weekend, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has declared a state of emergency. This weekend, snow could fall at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour, and Gov. Wolf said his top concern is safety. “Our top concern...