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Sara Bareilles announced to play at the UPMC Events Center

John Blinn, News Editor
April 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- The sixth headlining act to take the stage of the UPMC Events Center has been announced. On Monday, the UPMC Events Center announced that Sara Bareilles's Amidst the Chaos Tour would be making a stop at Robert Morris University The concert is set for November...

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RMU ranked one of the best value colleges in the Pittsburgh area

John Blinn, News Editor
April 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University was recently ranked within the top 10 best value colleges in the Pittsburgh area. Using data from the U.S. Department of Education and countless reviews from all over the region, Niche — a Pittsburgh-based educational rankings site...

UPMC Events Center, coming in 2019. Photo Credit: (Robert Morris University)

UPMC Events Center to host part-time employment job fair

John Blinn, News Editor
April 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The UPMC Events Center will be hosting a part-time job fair to fill positions needed to get the venue up and running. On April 6 and April 13, OVG facilities will be looking for applicants interested in working guest services, box office, security and house-keeping....

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...

President Howard meets with Student Government Association in Massey Theater

President Howard meets with Student Government Association in Massey Theater

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's Student Government Association (SGA) was joined by President Chris Howard for their meeting on Tuesday. Students gathered in Massey Theater at 5 p.m. to ask the president questions and learn more about the status of the university...

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Pennsylvania ranked with third-highest tax rate in the nation

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- It is said that there are three certainties in life, death and taxes. A recent WalletHub study shows which states across the nation have the lowest and highest rates of one of these certainties. With the year's tax-filing deadline of April 15 inching closer...

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PWSA to provide free lead line replacements for eligible homeowners

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Water and Sewage Authority is implementing a new program that will help eligible Pittsburgh residents replace their lead lines. The program is possible due to $1.8 million that is a settlement from an enforcement action by the Pennsylvania Department...

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George Washington and Franco Harris statues at Pittsburgh International Airport under restoration

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The nation's founding father and a famous Pittsburgh Steeler are currently missing from the Pittsburgh International Airport. Statues of first president George Washington and former Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris have briefly been removed from the Pittsburgh...

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Mayor Bill Peduto enforces safety polices for autonomous vehicles

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH- With a constant presence of autonomous cars in Pittsburgh, Mayor Bill Peduto has issued policies for the continuation of testing and development of these self-driving cars in Pittsburgh. Roughly a month after the organization Bike Pittsburgh received results from...

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Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers: Police seek help in solving Penn Hills murder

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers and Penn Hills Police are looking for the public's assistance to solve the murder of a 48-year-old man. On Jan. 26, 2019, police responded to shots fired on 4343 Verona Street. Shots were heard at about 12:13 a.m. When authorities arrived...