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."
Posting Activity
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Most of Former Ross Restaurant Demolished
A new restaurant will be built on the site and is expected to open in November.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Crossing Update: A 30-Second Tour of the Site
Project Manager Bob McGurk takes Patch on a quick tour of the multi-million dollar development.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
McCandless Crossing Update: A 30-Second Tour of the Site
Project Manager Bob McGurk takes Patch on a quick tour of the multi-million dollar development.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
McCandless Crossing Update: A 30-Second Tour of the Site
Project Manager Bob McGurk takes Patch on a quick tour of the multi-million dollar development.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Most Of Former Ross Restaurant Demolished
A new restaurant will be built on the site and is expected to open in November.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Ross & McCandless Residents Report Bobcat Sightings
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says the big cats are no cause for alarm.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross & McCandless Residents Report Bobcat Sightings
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says the big cats are no cause for alarm.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny School Board Member Can Continue Coaching Softball, for Now
The School Board enacted a new policy which bans school board members from holding volunteer positions that are supervised by a district staff member, but the policy only takes effect after current board members' terms expire.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
New, Digital Sign Erected at North Hills Stadium
The cost of the sign will be covered by donations and advertisements.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Heat Advisory Issued for Pittsburgh Area
The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel as if it's close to 100-degrees this afternoon.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Heat Advisory Issued for Pittsburgh Area
The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel as if it's close to 100-degrees this afternoon.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Man Convicted of Raping LaRoche Freshman
The woman was assaulted in 2005 while visiting a friend's dorm room on the McCandless campus.
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North Hills|News|
North Hills Schools Receive $20,000 Grant
The grant from the Grable and Benedum Foundations will support STEAM initiative.
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North Hills|News|
Storms Bring Down Trees, Close Roads in Ross Township
A lightning strike is also suspected to triggering a utility pole fire.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Softball or School Board? Issue Before North Allegheny School Board Wednesday
The board meets at 7 p.m. in the board room of the Central Administrative Offices adjacent to Carson Middle School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
