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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...

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Bike Pittsburgh seeks input on cycling next to Uber’s self-driving cars

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Bike Pittsburgh has distributed a survey asking pedestrians and bikers of the Steel City how they would feel traveling alongside vehicles that drive themselves. In Sept. 2016, Uber came to the city of Pittsburgh to test their semi-autonomous vehicles (AVs),...

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Pittsburgh Police searching for shooting suspect

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is seeking the public's help in identifying a person who is wanted for questioning relating a downtown shooting in early January. On Jan. 7, police responded to calls of a male gunshot victim on the 900-block of Liberty Avenue...

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Study: Pittsburgh one of the best cities for STEM workers

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The personal finance website WalletHub brings good news for people who live in the Pittsburgh area and are looking for a career in STEM. The website reported that Pittsburgh ranks third among the top 10 metro areas that are best for STEM-related professions. The...

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Amber Alert issued in statewide search for missing teen

Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing teen from Penn Hills. Police say that 16-year-old Marjani Aquil was allegedly abducted by 19-year-old Jermaine Rodgers. Aquil was last seen on Jan. 16 at approximately 3 p.m. at a residence...

Tom Wolf inaugurated as governor for second term

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 16, 2019

HARRISBURG (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) -- Gov. Tom Wolf was inaugurated as the governor of Pennsylvania for a second term on Tuesday. In a ceremony held in Harrisburg, the 70-year-old Democratic politician was confirmed as the state's 47th governor. Wolf was first elected as governor...

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Pittsburgh Police to establish new domestic violence unit

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
January 16, 2019
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police plans to establish a new domestic violence unit using a $500,000 donation from the Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation.
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South Butler County School District received threat via Snapchat

Soundharjya Babu and Gage Goulding
January 15, 2019

SAXONBURG — Officials at South Butler County School District say they received a threat Tuesday evening. Officials at the school district say that a threat was posted to Snapchat at the end of the school day Tuesday, according to a letter from Superintendent David Foley. According...

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Pittsburgh officials discuss final 2018 crime statistics

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
January 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Public Safety and Police Bureau officials gathered in the Mayor’s Conference Room on Monday to discuss the final 2018 crime statistics. Officials say that the numbers show progress. Homicides and shootings have decreased, but work still remains in Pittsburgh. "Every...