North Allegheny, PA|News|
Patriot Day: 5 Ways to Commemorate 9/11 in the North Allegheny Area
The holiday is observed each year in honor of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
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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North Hills|News|
Patriot Day: 5 Ways to Commemorate 9/11 in the North Hills
The holiday is observed each year in honor of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Crossing Update: Weather Slows Site Preparation
A rainy summer has played havoc with the construction schedule of the fourth and final phase of the mixed-used development in McCandless.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Will Friday the 13th be Lucky For PA Hunters?
86 hunters across the state will win elk licenses this Friday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Will Friday the 13th be Lucky For PA Hunters?
86 hunters across the state will win elk licenses this Friday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Will Friday the 13th be Lucky For PA Hunters?
86 hunters across the state will win elk licenses this Friday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Former ALS Association Director Sentenced for Theft
The Hazelwood man pleaded guilty to stealing thousands from payroll account of Western Pennsylvania chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Former ALS Association Director Sentenced for Theft
The Hazelwood man pleaded guilty to stealing thousands from payroll account of Western Pennsylvania chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Former ALS Association Director Sentenced for Theft
The Hazelwood man pleaded guilty to stealing thousands from payroll account of Western Pennsylvania chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Restaurant Spotlight: Hal's Bar and Grill
Lots of Ross and West View restaurants, shops, and other great places can be found in our business directory.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills School Board to Vote on Contract for Middle School Air Conditioning Project
The project, which may include other renovations, is expected to last until Oct. 2015.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Share Your Garage, Yard or Estate Sale on Plum-Oakmont Patch
Add your garage sale on Patch.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny Superintendent to Host Coffee
Parents and any interested community members are invited to attend.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Hulton Bridge Replacement Plans Revealed This Week
Work on the new bridge is expected to begin in the fall and be completed by 2015.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Franklin Park Council Rejects Proposed Landfill
West View Water wants to build the landfill on property it owns near the border of Franklin Park and McCandless.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline Approaching
Loans are available for homeowners and businesses, which sustained damage from summer storms and flooding.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline Approaching
Loans are available for homeowners and businesses, which sustained damage from summer storms and flooding.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline Approaching
Loans are available for homeowners and businesses, which sustained damage from summer storms and flooding
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Warning: Don’t Wash Your Chicken
Drexel University helps educate consumers about chicken.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
