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RMU Sentry Media

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

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Pittsburgh Zoo community mourns the death of sea lion Zoey

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium community is mourning the loss of their sea lion, Zoey. On Feb. 27 the zoo sent a statement on the passing of the 24-year-old animal. According to zoo officials, Zoey was diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma in 2018. Zoey...

Snow, slush and wet roads were the story of the day in Moon Township and across much of the Pittsburgh region. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

AAA tips and suggestions to help motorists stay safe this winter

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
March 6, 2019
Winter can be a dangerous time to be on the road. AAA wants drivers to know the risks of driving in inclement weather and be prepared in the case of an emergency.
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Study: WalletHub announces the most diverse cities in 2019

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 5, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - WalletHub compared more than 500 cities to find out more about America’s current cultural profile. The cities are graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 showing the highest diversity in an area. The five most ethnically diverse cities are listed...

Plungers jump into the cold water during the 2019 Pittsburgh Polar Plunge. Photo Credit: (Flickr/Special Olympics Pennsylvania)

Pittsburgh was ‘Freezin’ For a Reason’ all for a good cause

Adelyn Berdine, Contributor
March 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Despite the low water temperature of 28 degrees and air temperatures of 42 degrees, the Pittsburgh Polar Plunge was a great success. The event was presented by Law Enforcement for Special Olympics PA and took place outside of Heinz Field. Pre-plunge activities...

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Shamrock Shake returns to McDonalds restaurants

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- For nearly 40 years McDonald's has kept customers on the edge of their seat craving the Shamrock Shake for just one month out of the year. The Shamrock Shake made its return to McDonald's restaurants around the Pittsburgh region in late February. The company...

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Raccoons captured test positive for rabies

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 28, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Health Department has confirmed that two more raccoons have tested positive for rabies. The first case was confirmed on Feb. 15 when the raccoon was captured near the 1500-block of Glencoe Avenue in Greentree Borough. The second case...

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Country music icon Garth Brooks breaks attendance record for Heinz Field

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Country star Garth Brooks has officially broken the attendance record at Heinz Field. The six-time CMA Entertainer of the Year has sold 72,887 tickets for his upcoming show at Heinz Field on May 18. This makes the concert officially sold out. IT'S OFFICIAL!@GarthBrooks'...

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Two men in arrested in Pittsburgh allegedly found with $10 million of cocaine

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Two Philadelphia men were arrested in Pittsburgh and found with 23 kilograms of cocaine. With the assistance North Versailles, Swissvale and Pennsylvania State Police, the District Attorney Narcotics Enforcement Team of Allegheny County made arrests in North...

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Police and fire officials investigate gas odor at Chartiers Valley High School

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2019

COLLIER TOWNSHIP - Police and fire officials were called to Chariters Valley High School to investigate a gas odor discovered during a fire alarm. Staff and students evacuated Chartiers Valley after their fire alarm was triggered by a small amount of dust emiting from the...

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Vacant, condemned home collapses in Perry North

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 26, 2019

PITTSBURGH — A home that was condemned over a year ago has collapsed. No one was injured when the home located on Semicir Street in Perry North collapsed Feb. 22. Officials within the city of Pittsburgh said in a statement that the home was condemned last year and was vacant. The...