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Another Chance to See a Supermoon: Tonight!
Look to the skies in the North Allegheny area Monday night to catch a glimpse.
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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Another Chance to See a Supermoon: Tonight!
Look to the skies in Ross and West View Monday night to catch a glimpse.
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.
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North Hills|News|
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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North Allegheny, PA|News|
First Look: Andora Restaurant Opens New Location
The restaurant adds a lush outside patio.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Five Things You Need to Know This Week
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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Five Things You Need to Know This Week
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on in the Ross and West View Areas this week.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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Green Means Go. Why Drivers Are Seeing Fewer Red Lights in the Wexford Flats
Have you hit fewer red lights on Perry Highway lately? It wasn't just because it was your lucky day.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Region's First Field & Stream Outdoors Store Opening Soon
The store will hold a grand opening celebration with tunes by country music star Thomas Rhett, giveaways and special celebrity appearances.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Region's First Field & Stream Outdoors Store Opening Soon
The store will hold a grand opening celebration with tunes by country music star Thomas Rhett, giveaways and special celebrity appearances.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Giant Eagle, Kmart Among Stores Refusing to Sell Rolling Stone with Boston Bombing Suspect on Cover
The August edition of Rolling Stone magazine features Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Wendy's Tearing Down McKnight Road Restaurant
The fast food chain has plans for a new kind of restaurant at its Ross Township location.
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Giant Eagle, Kmart Among Stores Refusing to Sell Rolling Stone with Boston Bombing Suspect on Cover
The August edition of Rolling Stone magazine features Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
McCandless Dermatologist Pleads Guilty to Filing False Income Tax Return
Neil M. Niren, M.D. faces up to three years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
McCandless Doctor Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Dr. Mark Janosko is a family physician with West Penn Medical Associates.
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North Hills Hires New Director of Athletics and Activities
Dr. Kevin Deitrick begins his new job on July 25.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Dermatologist Pleads Guilty to Filing False Income Tax Return
Neil M. Niren, M.D. faces up to three years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Doctor Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Dr. Mark Janosko is a family physician with West Penn Medical Associates.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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2 People Taken to Hospital After Three Degree Road Collision in Ross
Firefighters had cut the door off of one of the vehicles to get the occupant out.
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Contractor Clips Sprinkler Triggering Flood that Closes Ross Gym
Firefighters quickly shut off the water and are assisting in drying out the gym.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
