North Allegheny, PA|News|
Plan to Pay More to Heat Your Home This Winter
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
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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North Hills|News|
North Hills Juniors Selected for Westinghouse Science Honors Institute
The lectures are offered from October through March and focus on science and engineering topics.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Principal to Stand Trial on Lewdness Charges
A charge of indecent assault, in connection with an incident at McCandless gym, was dropped.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
Principal to Stand Trial on Lewdness Charges
A charge of indecent assault, in connection with an incident at McCandless gym, was dropped.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Principal to Stand Trial on Lewdness Charges
A charge of indecent assault, in connection with an incident at McCandless gym, was dropped.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Principal to Stand Trial on Lewdness Charges
A charge of indecent assault, in connection with an incident at McCandless gym, was dropped.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Franklin Park Police Investigate Rash of Vehicle Break-Ins
Police say the break-ins usually occurred between midnight and 3 a.m. along two particular streets.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Sewickley, PA|News|
Franklin Park Police Investigate Rash of Vehicle Break-Ins
Police say the break-ins usually occurred between midnight and 3 a.m. along two particular streets.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Franklin Park Police Investigate Rash of Vehicle Break-Ins
Police say the break-ins usually occurred between midnight and 3 a.m. along two particular streets.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Backpack Initiative Collecting Food Items for Students in Need
The program operates on donations and an estimated 55,800 food items will be required this school year for local families in need as 1,550 items are distributed weekly.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Cranberry, PA|News|
Due in Court: Principal Charged with Indecent Assault of Teen Inside McCandless Gym
The suspect is the Principal of the city of Pittsburgh Brookline School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Alice Harvey, Longtime North Hills School Director
Alice "Bim" F. (Foster) Harvey 1931-2013
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross Commissioners Okay Liquor License for McKnight Road Grocery Store
A growing number of grocery stores have begun selling alcohol within restaurants attached to the main supermarket.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Hires New Middle School Assistant Principal
Jason Beall comes to North Hills from Glenwood Middle School in Glenwood, Md.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Re-Opening of Center Avenue Bridge Delayed
The bridge, which connects Ross and Bellevue, has been closed since March.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Due in Court: Principal Charged with Indecent Assault of Teen Inside McCandless Gym
The suspect is the Principal of the city of Pittsburgh Brookline School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
Due in Court: Principal Charged with Indecent Assault of Teen Inside McCandless Gym
The suspect is the Principal of the city of Pittsburgh Brookline School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Due in Court: Principal Charged with Indecent Assault of Teen Inside McCandless Gym
The suspect is the Principal of the city of Pittsburgh Brookline School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Due in Court: Principal Charged with Indecent Assault of Teen Inside McCandless Gym
The suspect is the Principal of the city of Pittsburgh Brookline School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
West View to Provide Flu Shots at Crime Watch Meeting
The meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
