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- 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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North Allegheny, PA|News|
What’s Making Your Hair Crawl?
It could be head lice.
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Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Weekend Planner:
Patch has the scoop on events taking place around the community.
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Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
What's Playing at the Movies?
Find out showtimes at your nearby theater.
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Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
WIC Families Urged To Get & Redeem Checks for Free Produce
Farmers Market Checks Available Until Sept. 30 and must be Used by Nov. 30.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
WIC Families Urged To Get & Redeem Checks for Free Produce
Farmers Market Checks Available Until Sept. 30 and must be Used by Nov. 30.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
WIC Families Urged To Get & Redeem Checks for Free Produce
Farmers Market Checks Available Until Sept. 30 and must be Used by Nov. 30.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Football Preview: North Allegheny at Seneca Valley
It's the first road game of the regular season for the defending state champs.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Weekend Planner: McCandless Community Day, Marching Band Festival, Oldies Concert
Patch has the scoop on events taking place around the community.
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North Hills|News|
Weekend Planner: Marching Band Festival, Ross Community Day, Vendors' Sale
Patch has the scoop on events taking place around the community.
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North Hills|News|
Football Preview: North Hills at Shaler
The Indians are coming off a shut-out loss to Central Catholic
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North Hills|News|
HOV Crackdown Leads to I-279 Backups
60 citations and 14 warnings were issued to violators between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
HOV Crackdown Leads to I-279 Backups
60 citations and 14 warnings were issued to violators between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Body Found in Oakmont Identified
The man's body was found Saturday.
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Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
PennDOT Wants Your Input on 12-Year Program
State holding online public meeting on transportation priorities
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Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Police Continue Search for Penn Hills Escapee
Police say Ken Killer Jr. has an extensive criminal record.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Restaurant Spotlight: Patron Mexican Grill
Lots of McCandless, Franklin Park, Bradford Woods, and Marshall Township restaurants, shops, and other great places can be found in our business directory. Review them here!
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