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|
UPDATE: Ross Police Arrest Three Suspects in Pair of Daylight Burglaries on Same Day, on Same Street
The burglaries are believed to have occurred Tuesday, July 9.
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Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
Heavy Rains Swamp Banksville Road Bar & Pizza Shop
Within minutes, the water was two feet deep inside Sonny & Jo's Pub and Pizza.
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Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
UPDATE: Banksville Re-opens After Heavy Rains, Mud, Debris
PennDOT crews needed heavy equipment to clear the road.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
UPDATED: Cleanup Under Way After Widespread Pittsburgh Flooding
Flooding and storm damage has been reported in areas throughout Pittsburgh.
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North Hills|News|
UPDATED: Cleanup Under Way After Widespread Pittsburgh Flooding
Flooding and storm damage have been reported in areas throughout Pittsburgh.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Did You Know? Franklin Park Residents Can Get Discounted Amusement Park Tickets
The tickets are available at the Franklin Park Borough office.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Trial of Franklin Park Couple Charged With Child Abuse Delayed
Testimony in the case against Douglas and Kristen Barbour won't begin until October.
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North Hills|News|
Traffic Alert: Bridge Inspections to Slow Traffic on Bridge over McKnight Road
The work is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, weather permitting.
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North Hills|News|
Bottoms Up: The Great North Pour Beer Festival Happening this Week
The event includes games, prizes and giveaways.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Bottoms Up: The Great North Pour Beer Festival Happening this Week
The event includes games, prizes and giveaways.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Three Pittsburgh Area Couples File Lawsuit to Legalize Gay Marriage in Pennsylvania
The ACLU filed the lawsuit in Harrisburg Tuesday morning.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Three Pittsburgh Area Couples File Lawsuit to Legalize Gay Marriage in Pennsylvania
The ACLU filed the lawsuit in Harrisburg Tuesday morning.
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North Hills|News|
Congrats! North Hills High School Releases 2012-2013 Final Honor Roll List
Do you know a student on the honor roll?
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North Hills|News|
Grant Expires for Cemetery Lane Dam in Ross Township
It’s unclear if the $1-million water retention project will ever be completed.
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