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Pirates Exploring Possible Outdoors Screen During Playoff Run
The idea was first proposed two weeks ago by a Ross Township businessman.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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."
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Ban Anti-Gay 'Conversion Therapy' For Minors in PA?
Three Democratic lawmakers want to ban controversial anti-gay 'conversion therapy' for minors in Pennsylvania
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Ban Anti-Gay 'Conversion Therapy' For Minors in PA?
Three Democratic lawmakers want to ban controversial anti-gay 'conversion therapy' for minors in Pennsylvania
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Match 6 Lotto Jackpot Will Top $6 Million Thursday
A record-setting $6 million jackpot will be up for grabs in Thursday's Match 6 Lotto drawing.
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Match 6 Lotto Jackpot Will Top $6 Million Thursday
A record-setting $6 million jackpot will be up for grabs in Thursday's Match 6 Lotto drawing.
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Everything You Need to Know About Soergel's Fall Festival
The popular autumn event attracts thousands of visitors from all over the Pittsburgh area.
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News Nearby: Paint Monkey Holding Grand Opening in Cranberry
The celebration includes food, drinks and painting for kids.
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Two North Hills Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
National Merit Scholarship semifinalists account for one-third of the exam’s 50,000 high-scorers.
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North Hills|News|
Everything You Need to Know About Soergel's Fall Festival
The popular autumn event attracts thousands of visitors from all over the Pittsburgh area.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross Township Paving Program Begins Thursday
The township plans to spend about a $1-million on township roads, check out the list to see if your street will be getting a fresh coat of asphalt.
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#1 Cochran Infiniti Dealership in the Works for Wexford
The dealership plans to relocate the Mazda car lot.
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News Nearby: Northern Regional Police Planning DUI Checkpoint
The checkpoint will take place sometime this month.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Powerball Jackpot Hits $400M
The drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. Wednesday.
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North Hills|News|
Powerball Jackpot Hits $400M
The drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
WIC to Change Infant Formula
WIC is a federally funded program for income- and medically-eligible pregnant women, postpartum mothers, breastfeeding mothers, and children under the age of five.
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North Hills|News|
WIC to Change Infant Formula
WIC is a federally funded program for income- and medically-eligible pregnant women, postpartum mothers, breastfeeding mothers, and children under the age of five.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills School Board Moves Ahead on Middle School Air Conditioning Project
The project, which will include other renovations, is expected to last until Oct. 2015.
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Ross Police Swear In Two New Officers
One of the officers ended the shooting rampage at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in March, 2012.
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Highland CC Update: New Traffic Plan, Demolition Delayed
Concerns about traffic were the main reason Ross Commissioners denied a preliminary plan for townhouses and single family homes on the grounds of the former Highland Country Club.
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Sample Fall Beers at Nearby Craft Beer Tap Fest
Attendees will have the opportunity to try beer from 20 different breweries.
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