North Allegheny, PA|News|
Young Republicans Want Diverse Candidates
Political parties may need to find more women and minority candidates to run for office to win over young voters.
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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Young Republicans Want Diverse Candidates
Political parties may need to find more women and minority candidates to run for office to win over young voters.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Report: 'Poverty Wages' Jobs Rising in PA
State of Working PA report finds falling wages, slow job growth.
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North Hills|News|
Report: 'Poverty Wages' Jobs Rising in PA
State of Working PA report finds falling wages, slow job growth.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Why Does CDC Oppose Pa. Liquor Store Privatization?
The CDC doesn't support privatizing Pennsylvania's liquor stores, but it also has no say in the matter.
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North Hills|News|
Why Does CDC Oppose Pa. Liquor Store Privatization?
The CDC doesn't support privatizing Pennsylvania's liquor stores, but it also has no say in the matter.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
The Chamber of Commerce Inc. Switches Up Name, Enhances Direction
The business chamber serves northern Allegheny County.
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North Hills|News|
The Chamber of Commerce Inc. Switches Up Name, Enhances Direction
The business chamber serves northern Allegheny County.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
What's Playing at the Movies
Find out showtimes at your nearby theater.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Labor Day 2013: What's Closed in the North Allegheny Area
North Allegheny Patch runs down the list of holiday closings.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Weekend Planner: Dots & Doodles Opens, Greek Food Festival, The Living Dead & More!
Patch has the scoop on events taking place around the community.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny Begins Defense of State Title
The Tigers are three-time WPIAL Football Champs.
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North Hills|News|
Labor Day 2013: What's Closed in Ross and West View
Patch runs down the list of holiday closings.
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North Hills|News|
Weekend Planner: Dots & Doodles Opens, Greek Food Festival, The Living Dead & More!
Patch has the scoop on events taking place around the community.
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North Hills|News|
Pat Carey Era Begins at North Hills
The former defensive coordinator succeeds Jack McCurry as the Indians' head football coach.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Just Listed: The Latest Homes For Sale in the North Allegheny Area
Find homes for sale in the North Allegheny School Area on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny School Board President: Peebles Elementary Staying Open
The proposed closing of Peebles had been the subject of a nearly year long battle between the board and an active community group.
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North Hills|News|
North Hills Makes Adjustments After Minor Delays on First Day of School
While arrivals went smoothly, some elementary students had to wait longer than normal for buses to take them home.
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Principal Charged with Indecent Assault of Teen Inside McCandless Gym
The suspect is the Principal of the city of Pittsburgh Brookline School.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Principal Charged with Indecent Assault of Teen Inside McCandless Gym
The suspect is the Principal of the city of Pittsburgh Brookline School.
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