North Allegheny, PA|News|
Warning: Don’t Wash Your Chicken
Drexel University helps educate consumers about chicken.
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|
Warning: Don’t Wash Your Chicken
Drexel University helps educate consumers about chicken.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Another North Hills Area Wendy's Closes
The fast food chain said it would be replaced by a new restaurant, also in Wexford.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
New Diner Opens in Verona
Freedom Square has another location in Cranberry
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Teen E-Cigarette Use on the Rise
CDC Says 75 percent of E-Cig smokers use regular cigarettes as well.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Teen E-Cigarette Use on the Rise
CDC Says 75 percent of E-Cig smokers use regular cigarettes as well.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Teen E-Cigarette Use on the Rise
CDC Says 75 percent of E-Cig smokers use regular cigarettes as well.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Turnpike Tolls Will Be All Electronic By 2018
The Turnpike Commission has a plan to do away with 76 toll plazas and toll collectors along the 545-mile Pennsylvania Turnpike
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Need A Job? Find Out Who's Hiring in the North Allegheny Area This Week
Here are the latest job openings in or near McCandless, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park or Marshall Township.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
College Planning, Charity Cruise, Vendor's Day Highlight Week Ahead
Here are 5 things you need to know for the week ahead in McCandless, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, and Marshall Township.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Closed for Good: Wendy's on Route 19 in Wexford Flats
The fast food chain said it would be replace by a new restaurant, also in Wexford.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Turnpike Tolls Will Be All Electronic By 2018
The Turnpike Commission has a plan to do away with 76 toll plazas and toll collectors along the 545-mile Pennsylvania Turnpike
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Need A Job? Find Out Who's Hiring in the North Hills Area This Week
Here are the latest job openings in or near Ross or West View.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Take a Sneak Peek At New Plans for UPMC-Pittsburgh Penguins Facility in Cranberry
Officials warn plans for the project are a work in progress, will require traffic improvements.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny Defeats Fox Chapel
The defending state champs are 2-0.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Central Catholic Shuts Out North Hills
The Vikings spoiled the Indian's home opener at Martorelli Stadium.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Incident Near West View Elementary Prompts 'Stranger Danger' Warning from North Hills Superintendent
West View Police are investigating a report that a man began to follow a student near Stanford Avenue Thursday afternoon.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Update: Police Reportedly Find Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Known to Visit Wexford
Annaliese Magnelli had been missing for two days.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Update: Police Reportedly Find Missing 12 Year Old Girl
Annaliese Magnelli had been missing for two days.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
