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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
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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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.
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Parkway North/McKnight Road Ramp Repairs Continue Next Week
The restrictions, lasting through Friday, Aug. 16, will impact commuters heading north from Pittsburgh into the North Hills.
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Traffic Alert: Route 8 Road Restrictions in Place for Monday
The work will take place in nearby Hampton.
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Geodes, Kidgits, Huge Church Flea Market Highlight Week Ahead
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on this week in the North Allegheny communities of McCandless, Marshall Township, Bradford Woods, and Franklin Park.
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Kidgits, Huge Church Flea Market Highlight Week Ahead
Here are 5 things you need to know for the week ahead in Ross Township and West View.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Pittsburgh Restaurant Week
A handful of restaurants are participating in the North Allegheny area.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Pittsburgh Restaurant Week
A handful of restaurants are participating in the North Hills.
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Three Vehicle Collision in Ross Township, One Person Hospitalized
The accident occurred at the intersection of McKnight and McIntyre Roads.
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Auto Parts Store Proposed for McCandless
It would be built on one of five vacant properties in McCandless. So what are the plans for the other four?
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West View Man Running for Allegheny County Council
James Barr announced his candidacy for the District 1 Seat, currently occupied by Matt Drozd of Ross Township.
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Got Veggies? Farmers Markets Offer a Summer Bounty
5 Farmers markets in or near the Ross Township and West View areas.
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County Health Department: Raw Milk Sold in North Allegheny Area May be Tainted
Raw milk sold under the “The Family Cow” label was distributed in several locations, including Wexford.
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County Health Department: Raw Milk Sold in North Hills May be Tainted
Raw milk sold under the “The Family Cow” label was distributed in several locations, including Ross Township.
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More Than a Massage? Ross Police Charge 3 in Prostitution Bust
The three suspects are employees of the Tokyo Day Spa on Babcock Boulevard in Ross Township.
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McCandless Recognized for Recycling Efforts
The Pennsylvania Waste Watchers program recognizes recycling, waste reduction, reuse, and composting programs in Pennsylvania that have exhibited exemplary performance.
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Get Artsy: Dots and Doodles Art Studio Opening in Wexford
The studio will offer art classes, birthday parties, open studios and even BYOB nights for tots, teens, and adults.
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