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Health Project: Air Pollution Greater Threat from Gas Drilling
A health study on the impact of gas drilling says air pollution may cause more problems than water contamination.
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 Allegheny, PA|News|
Ready to Rock? Allegheny County Musical Festival This Weekend
The concert benefits local children and youth.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ready to Rock? Allegheny County Musical Festival This Weekend
The concert benefits local children and youth.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Health Project: Air Pollution Greater Threat from Gas Drilling
A health study on the impact of gas drilling says air pollution may cause more problems than water contamination.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Hosts Allegheny Valley Marching Band Festival
Five things you need to know about the 53rd annual event at Martorelli Stadium.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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Send Us Your North Hills Back-to-School Photos
Show off your student’s finery on North Hills Patch
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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Highland Country Club Update: Farewell Visits, Video, Court Conference
The clubhouse could be razed in the next month.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Highland CC Update: Farewell Visits, Video, Court Conference
The clubhouse could be razed in the next month.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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North Hills School District: New Bus & Bell Schedule Passes First Test
The staggered arrival of middle and high school students resulted in significantly less traffic on the hilltop campus Tuesday morning.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Approves Plans for Auto Parts Store in Wexford Flats
The new store would be built across Perry Highway from Baierl Honda.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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Movie Moment: ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ Shooting in Nearby Oakmont
“The Fault in Our Stars” is based on the popular novel of the same name by John Green.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Movie Moment: ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ Shooting in Nearby Oakmont
“The Fault in Our Stars” is based on the popular novel of the same name by John Green.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Snowmageddon Returns? Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold/Snowy Winter in Western Pa
The forecast includes a heavy winter storm for the first Super Bowl to be played outdoors in a cold weather environment.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Snowmageddon Returns? Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold/Snowy Winter in Western Pa
The forecast includes a heavy winter storm for the first Super Bowl to be played outdoors in a cold weather environment.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Franklin Park Family Escapes House Fire
The fire broke out in the home's garage early Monday morning.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Expands Hours at 102 State Stores
More than a dozen stores in western Pennsylvania will either open earlier or close later.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Expands Hours at 102 State Stores
More than a dozen stores in western Pennsylvania will either open earlier or close later.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Restaurant Spotlight: Off The Hook
We want to hear from you! Review North Allegheny area restaurants, shops and other great places in the comment section below.
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|
Should Students Recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
The issue of requiring the recitation of the Pledge has surfaced nationally in recent times.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
