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|
North Park Native's Car Captures Attention in Cranberry
Garrett Fuchs' car has some character including a beer can engine, John Deer tractor seats and grenade hood ornament.
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North Hills|News|
High Cost of Higher Education: Penn State, Other State Schools Raise Tuition
Got a student starting, or returning to college? Here’s the latest on tuition hikes for the coming year.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
High Cost of Higher Education: Penn State, Other State Schools Raise Tuition
Got a student starting, or returning to college? Here’s the latest on tuition hikes for the coming year.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Traffic Alert: Camp Meeting Road in Franklin Park Closes Monday
PennDOT says approximately 4,330 vehicles use the road daily.
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Trump: North Hills Area Beauty Queen Looking For Another 15 Minutes of Fame
A former Miss Pennsylvania USA was ordered again to pay $5 million to Donald Trump.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Trump: North Hills Area Beauty Queen Looking For Another 15 Minutes of Fame
A former Miss Pennsylvania USA was ordered again to pay $5 million to Donald Trump.
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North Hills|News|
Where in the North Hills Patch?
Can you identify this Ross Township location from a picture taken in 1942?
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North Hills|News|
North Hills Hires Director of Safety and Security
Officer William McKellar is a retired detective and sergeant from the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Close Call: North Hills Woman Unhurt After Massive Tree Crashes Through Roof
The 150 year old oak was knocked over by Wednesday evening's high winds.
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North Hills|News|
Watch Your Mailbox: North Hills Transportation Postcards Coming Soon
Because of changes to the start and dismissal times this year, informational transportation postcards are being mailed as early as possible.
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North Hills|News|
Close Call: Ross Woman Unhurt After Massive Tree Crashes Through Roof
The 150 year old oak was knocked over by Wednesday evening's high winds.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
High Winds Wallop North Allegheny Area
The winds knocked down signs, trees, and even a tent.
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North Hills|News|
High Winds Wallop North Hills
The winds knocked down signs, trees, and even a tent.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
