Patch User Profile for Richard Cook

Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills, PA

Richard Cook is the editor of North Hills and North Allegheny Patch.

Cook began his journalism career in 1981 as an intern for KDKA Radio, where he eventually became news director. During his tenure, the station was recognized by the Associated Press as the top news operation in Pennsylvania three years in a row.

He joined KDKA-TV in 1994 as a news producer and then went to WTAE-TV as executive producer in 1999, earning his first Emmy Award for breaking news coverage of a mass shooting in Wilkinsburg.

His work also earned awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, the Associated Press and the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania. Richard earned his second Emmy in 2009 as producer of WTAE-TV's 50th Anniversary special.

Rich also produced WQED's "Pittsburgh 360" and "Horizons."

Posting Activity

North Hills|News|Sep 2013

12 Signs You are Working in a Toxic Office

How dysfunctional is your workplace?

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

12 Signs You are Working in a Toxic Office

North Hills|News|Sep 2013

North Hills Crushes Butler 49-0

The Indians are now 3-1 on the season.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Allegheny, PA|News|Sep 2013

North Allegheny Beats Pine-Richland 29-28

The Tigers are now 3-1 on the season.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Allegheny Beats Pine-Richland 29-28

North Allegheny, PA|News|Sep 2013

National Merit Scholarship Corporation Recognizes 27 North Allegheny Students

National Merit Scholarship semifinalists account for one-third of the exam’s 50,000 high-scorers.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

National Merit Scholarship Corporation Recognizes 27 North Allegheny Students

North Hills|News|Sep 2013

Ross Commissioners: Community Day Likely to Return to a Saturday

Turnout for 2013 Ross Community Day, which was held on a Sunday, was less than organizers had hoped for.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

Ross Commissioners: Community Day Likely to Return to a Saturday

North Hills|News|Sep 2013

North Hills Tennis "Aces Cancer" During Special Event

During “Acing Cancer,” the team took on Shaler Area High School.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Hills Tennis "Aces Cancer" During Special Event

North Allegheny, PA|News|Sep 2013

Battle Brewing: Gas Drillers Vs. Endangered Species

Environmentalists see Pennsylvania's growing gas drilling industry as a threat to endangered species.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Hills|News|Sep 2013

Battle Brewing: Gas Drillers Vs. Endangered Species

Environmentalists see Pennsylvania's growing gas drilling industry as a threat to endangered species.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Allegheny, PA|News|Sep 2013

3 Things to Know About Pa.'s Medicaid Expansion Alternative

Gov. Tom Corbett has rolled out a plan called 'Healthy Pennsylvania'

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Hills|News|Sep 2013

3 Things to Know About Pa.'s Medicaid Expansion Alternative

Gov. Tom Corbett has rolled out a plan called 'Healthy Pennsylvania'

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Allegheny, PA|News|Sep 2013

Can Pa. Towns Drink Their Way Out of Debt?

A proposed tax on alcoholic drinks would help financially distressed municipalities in Pa.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Hills|News|Sep 2013

Can Pa. Towns Drink Their Way Out of Debt?

A proposed tax on alcoholic drinks would help financially distressed municipalities in Pa.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Allegheny, PA|News|Sep 2013

Week in Review: New Traffic Plan for Highland CC, NA Adds Teaching Staff, Zombies for a Cause

A look at some of the big stories in Western Pa this week.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff

North Hills|News|Sep 2013

Week in Review: New Traffic Plan for Highland CC, NA Adds Teaching Staff, Zombies for a Cause

A look at some of the big stories in Western Pa this week.

Richard Cook, Patch Staff