North Allegheny, PA|News|
Pa. Pill Tracker Could Breach Patient Privacy
Doctors say a proposed prescription tracker plan would violate patient confidentiality in Pennsylvania.
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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Pa. Pill Tracker Could Breach Patient Privacy
Doctors say a proposed prescription tracker plan would violate patient confidentiality in Pennsylvania.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
6 Facts About Christopher Columbus & Columbus Day
There’s a whole day dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the man who sailed the ocean blue. in 1492.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
6 Facts About Christopher Columbus & Columbus Day
There’s a whole day dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the man who sailed the ocean blue. in 1492.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Seneca Valley Defeats North Hills 24-17 in Double Overtime
The Indians are now 4-3.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Central Catholic Shuts Out North Allegheny 27-0
It is the third loss of the season for the Tigers.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Arrangements Complete for North Allegheny Grad Killed in Fall
Emma Munson was a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Week in Review: Center Avenue Bridge Re-Opening Delayed, Principal to Stand Trial of Lewdness Charges
A look at some of the big stories in Western Pa this week.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Week in Review: Center Avenue Bridge Re-Opening Delayed, Principal to Stand Trial of Lewdness Charges
A look at some of the big stories in Western Pa this week.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Cranberry, PA|News|
Will PA Same-Sex Couples be Able to File Joint Tax Returns?
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Will PA Same-Sex Couples be Able to File Joint Tax Returns?
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Plan to Pay More to Heat Your Home This Winter
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Will PA Same-Sex Couples be Able to File Joint Tax Returns?
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Plan to Pay More to Heat Your Home This Winter
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Cranberry, PA|News|
Plan to Pay More to Heat Your Home This Winter
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Football Preview: North Allegheny at Central Catholic
The Vikings are undefeated.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Football Preview: North Hills at Seneca Valley
The Raiders are 5-1.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Will PA Same-Sex Couples be Able to File Joint Tax Returns?
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Will PA Same-Sex Couples be Able to File Joint Tax Returns?
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Plan to Pay More to Heat Your Home This Winter
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff