North Allegheny, PA|News|
Swim Camps Resume at YMCA Day Camps with Pools
The swim program was suspended after a 6-year-old nearly drowned last month on a field trip from Carson Middle School to the Baierl Family YMCA.
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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Dr. Luther W. Spoehr, Longtime Ross Physican
Dr. Louis Spoehr 1920-2013
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Dam Debate: Ross Commissioners Spar Over Stalled Water Retention Project
The dam is designed to control storm water runoff into Girty's Run near Babcock Boulevard.
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North Hills|News|
The Latest on McCandless Crossing in 60 Seconds
Project Manager Bob McGurk also answers the question: "What about Trader Joe's?"
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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
The Latest on McCandless Crossing in 60 Seconds
Project Manager Bob McGurk also answers the question: "What about Trader Joe's?"
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
The Latest on McCandless Crossing in 60 Seconds
Project Manager Bob McGurk also answers the question: "What about Trader Joe's?"
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Take A Look Inside: New Hotel Now Open at McCandless Crossing
The Hotel is located adjacent to L.A. Fitness on the west side of McKnight Road.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Take A Look Inside: New Hotel Now Open at McCandless Crossing
The Hotel is located adjacent to L.A. Fitness on the west side of McKnight Road.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross Commissioners Vote to Demolish Two Homes, Process Could Take a Year
Homes scheduled for demolition last year, are still standing.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
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|
Marshall Township Celebrates 150th Birthday Saturday
The sesquicentennial celebration coincides with the township's annual community days celebration.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Near Drowning at Baierl Family YMCA Prompts Changes in Swim Program
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh suspended swimming at all 22 of its summer day camps until a new, color-coded wristband policy was implemented.
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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 Hills|News|
Ross Commissioners Consider Demolishing Homes, Overnight Bridge Work
The first of two commissioners' meetings begin Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m.
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North Hills|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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