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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

This is where are all Pittsburgh related news will be at.

A car drives over the Roberto Clemente Bridge into downtown Pittsburgh. Photo Date: March 29, 2019. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signs legislation on firearms and gun violence

John Blinn, News Editor
April 10, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Mayor Bill Peduto has signed legislation to regulate firearms. Mayor Peduto signed the regulations on Tuesday and the bills were approved by the Pittsburgh City Council last week. The mayor was joined by friends and family members of the victims of the Squirrel...

Bridges and buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh reflect off the city's mirror-like rivers on an early spring morning. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

Pittsburgh named No. 1 city for small businesses

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is the best place to launch a small business, according to Citimart ratings. The ratings were based on 56 other U.S. cities. According to Citimart, Pittsburgh ranks first in openness to small businesses and their ideas. The Small Business Accessibility...

League of Women Voters' held a debate in Robert Morris University's Yorktown Hall the night of March 20, 2019.

Democratic candidate Pam Iovino defeats D. Raja in 2019 special election

John Blinn, News Editor
April 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Democratic candidate Pam Iovino claimed victory over Republican candidate D. Raja at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday night. RELATED STORY: Raja, Iovino face off in 37th District Senate Debate at RMU's Yorktown Hall pic.twitter.com/LI9U5lwj6N — Pam Iovino...

PNC Park home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Buc Night returns to PNC Park

Gage Goulding, News Editor
April 2, 2019

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that Buc Night is returning for the 2019 season. The popular Pirates discount program features select games in which fans can purchase $1 tickets and select foods. The first time fans can take advantage of the ticket discounts...

Penn State's Miles Sanders (24) scores on a two yard run during fourth quarter action of the the Nittany Lions game with Appalachian State, Photo Date: 10/9/18 Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Report: The best college athletics in Pennsylvania

Gage Goulding, News Editor
April 2, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Niche.com put college sports teams across the state head to head with hopes to determine the best collegiate athletics in Pennsylvania. The report analyzes factors such as student reviews, statistics, national championships and athletic department revenue...

Bridges and buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh reflect off the city's mirror-like rivers on an early spring morning. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

GoodFood names Pittsburgh one of the best destinations for foodies

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH - GoodFood recently released a top 10 list of the best destinations for foodies and Pittsburgh made the list. Pittsburgh was ranked No. 7 of the 10 destinations named. Pittsburgh was on the same list as Japan, Italy and Ethiopia. Pittsburgh was also the only city...

Students gathered at Robert Morris University to remember and honor the late Antwon Rose who was shot and killed by Pittsburgh Police officer Michael Rosfeld in 2018. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

RMU students gather for candlelight vigil in honor of Antwon Rose

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Robert Morris University students gathered for a candlelight vigil filled with prayer, song and remembrance in honor of Antwon Rose. After the two teens fled from the vehicle, Rosfeld shot and killed Rose, who was unarmed at the time. In the recent four-day...

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La Roche officially gains university status

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 29, 2019

PITTSBURGH — La Roche College officially gained university status on Tuesday. President Sister Candace Introcaso announced this change during a celebration held at the school. “Changing our designation and name to La Roche University is the fulfillment of a vision that...

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Car Seat Safety Clinic aims to reduce child car injuries

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 28, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Motor vehicles are among the leading causes of death for children in the United States. Officials in Pittsburgh are working to cut down on child deaths in motor vehicles by hosting a Car Seat Safety Clinic. Pittsburgh EMS will be holding a FREE car seat clinic...

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County Executive announces new Adopt-a-Roadway Program

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
March 27, 2019
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announces the launch of a new program that will help address littering issues as well as protecting our environment.