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Ross/West View EMSA Show Off New Ambulance
Check out the video to see what makes this high-tech lifesaver so special.
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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McCandless Seeks Vendors for Community Days
The annual event will be held behind the McCandless Town Hall on Grubbs Road.
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Employee of Ross Construction Firm Hurt at Heartland Homes Housing Site
A 1,000 pound concrete form toppled on top of the unidentified man.
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Three Hurt in Rollover Collision on Camp Horne Road
A pickup truck and a small SUV collided.
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Whole Foods Market Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
The Wexford location is among the stores pulling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese from the shelves.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Whole Foods Market Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
The Wexford location is among the stores pulling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese from the shelves.
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Franklin Park Couple's Trial on Child Abuse Charges Begins
Douglas Barbour, 33, with his wife, Kristen Barbour, 30, are charged with starving their two adopted children.
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North Hills Student Finalist in Nationwide Anti-Bullying Video Contest
A contest winner will be named at the 2013 NO BULL Teen Video Awards on August 9 in Los Angeles.
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Restaurant Spotlight: Bella Frutteto
Lots of McCandless, Franklin Park, Bradford Woods, and Marshall Township restaurants, shops, and other great places can be found in our business directory. Review them here!
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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 Area Beauty Queen Ordered to Pay Trump $5 Million - Again
The former Miss USA contestant accused the pageant of being fraudulent.
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First Look: Plans for Dick's Sporting Goods at McCandless Crossing
No one is saying what the new store will mean for the Dick's at Northway Mall.
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North Hills Area Beauty Queen Ordered to Pay Trump $5 Million - Again
The former Miss USA contestant accused the pageant of being fraudulent.
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Restaurant Spotlight: Frank's Pizza & Chicken
Lots of Ross and West View restaurants, shops, and other great places can be found in our business directory.
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First Look: Plans for Dick's Sporting Goods at McCandless Crossing
No one is saying what the new store will mean for the Dick's at Northway Mall.
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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 Allegheny Wide Receiver Chooses Pitt
Elijah Ziese received offers from West Virginia, Temple, Arizona and several Ivy League Schools.
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Cranberry UPMC-Pittsburgh Penguins Sports Complex to Include Rinks for Tournaments, Retail Store and Concession Stand
The public will be able to watch the Pens pass the puck at selected practices.
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Where in the North Allegheny Patch?
Can you identify this location in the North Allegheny area?
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North Hills School District Warns Students About Expensive Honors Organizations
The district says membership in these organizations does not have a substantial impact on admittance to a university.
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