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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Feel Lucky? Powerball Jackpot Rises to $290 Million
The next drawing is Saturday night, Aug. 3.
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5 Reasons to 'Like' North Allegheny Patch on Facebook
Your local news is on social media, too.
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5 Reasons to 'Like' North Hills Patch on Facebook
Your Ross Township and West View news is on social media, too.
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Back to School: North Hills Middle School Orientation Scheduled
The first day of school in the North Hills School district is Tuesday, Aug. 27
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New North Hills Athletics/Activities Director to Host Meet & Greet
Want to meet the new man in charges of North Hills School District's athletics and activities? Here is your chance!
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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.
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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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Fast-Pitch Softball Tourney, Kids Triathlon 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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Fast-Pitch Softball Tourney, Kids Triathlon 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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Ross Dance Studio Plans Move to New Location
Dance Explosion Arts Center wants to take over the space formerly occupied by a kitchen cabinet store.
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Neighboring EMT Accused of Stealing Narcotics from McCandless/Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
Police say Julian Richard Smith II is suspected of stealing morphine and other drugs from an ambulance parked at UPMC Passavant.
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Ross/West View EMT Accused of Stealing Narcotics
Police say he is suspected of stealing morphine and other drugs from an ambulance parked at UPMC Passavant.
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McCandless Crossing Update: Big Change of Scenery Along McKnight Road
Gone is the small forest of trees that blocked the view of LaRoche College, Providence Heights, and UPMC Passavant from McKnight Road.
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Summer Festival This Weekend in Franklin Park
The festival, hosted by the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania, will be held at Blueberry Hill Park.
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North Hills Indians Ready for New Season, New Head Coach, New Uniforms
The North Hills Varsity football team opens their season on the road against Penn-Trafford.
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Riders Stuck After Kennywood Coaster Malfunctions
Riders of Phantom's Revenge had to walk down the stairs along the coaster's first big hill.
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Riders Stuck After Kennywood Coaster Malfunctions
Riders of Phantom's Revenge had to walk down the stairs along the coaster's first big hill.
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