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."
The program will be available only at Highcliff and West View elementary schools due to the new arrival and dismissal schedules.
Can you identify this Ross Township location from a picture taken in 1930?
Residents are opposed to plans to build townhouses along North Meadows Drive.
Residents are opposed to plans to build townhouses along North Meadows Drive.
Community members accuse the board of playing “bare knuckle” politics.
To qualify, nominees must be alumni of North Hills High School or the former West View High School who graduated at least 10 years ago.
Teresa Gatto is charged with taking nearly $5,000 from a North Hills area Girl Scout troops.
Teresa Gatto is charged with taking nearly $5,000 from a North Hills area Girl Scout troops.
Officers are also keeping an eye on boaters during the holiday weekend.
Officers are also keeping an eye on boaters during the holiday weekend.
Police are asking for the public’s help to provide information on the suspects’ vehicle.
North Allegheny Patch runs down the list of holiday closings.
Find a place to celebrate Fourth of July anywhere in western PA with Patch's interactive map.
A statewide grand jury recommended the criminal charges Tuesday.
A statewide grand jury recommended the criminal charges Tuesday.
Ross Township Commissioners must give final approval to the plans.
Waste Management has determined it's not feasible for a truck with a robotic arm to pick up the new 65-gallon containers on these streets.
Here's some useful information on what you can and cannot do on the upcoming holiday
Find a place to celebrate Fourth of July anywhere in western PA with Patch's interactive map.
