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Groundbreaking Expected Next Month on New Bike Shop, Running Store, Restaurant near North Park
The new building is going up on Kummer Road at the edge of North Park.
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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Patch Boards: An Easy Way to Instantly Connect with Your North Hills Neighbors
Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something!
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Groundbreaking Expected Next Month on New Bike Shop, Running Store, Restaurant near North Park
The new building is going up on Kummer Road at the edge of North Park.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
First Look: UPMC-Pens Sports Complex
The training complex and ice rink will be part of the Village of Cranberry Woods. Check out the drawings here.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Pittsburgh Marathon Organizers Add a 10 Miler
The first 10-mile race will will be run in November.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Park Lounge Owner About to Begin Construction of New Ross Restaurant
Rum Runners Saloon hopes to open by November.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny Picks Pittsburgh Public School Principal For Assistant Superintendent
He succeeds Dr. Brian Miller who takes over next week as Superintendent of the Pine-Richland School District.
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North Hills|News|
Pittsburgh Marathon Organizers Add a 10 Miler
The first 10-mile race will will be run in November.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Weather Continues To Hamper Sinkhole Repair In West View
It's not clear when Perry Highway in West View will reopen.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Divided North Allegheny School Board Adopts New Budget, Millage Rate
The millage rate is considered "revenue neutral," but some board members predicted that, because of reassessments, up to 50-percent of North Allegheny property owners would see their taxes go up.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny School Board Adopts New Budget, 'Revenue Neutral' Millage Rate
The spending plan for the 2013-2014 school year is considered "revenue neutral."
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
America’s Got Talent: North Allegheny Area Dancers Among Group Going to Vegas!
Students from Studio 19, including dancers from Wexford, move on to the next level of competition.
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Changing Hands: Ziggy's Restaurant Expected to Get New Owners, New Concept
The restaurant, which has operated for decades at the intersection of Perry Highway and Cumberland Road, is about to undergo another name change.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Changing Hands: Ziggy's Restaurant Expected to Get New Owners, New Concept
The restaurant, which has operated for decades at the intersection of Perry Highway and Cumberland Road, is about to undergo another name change.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Update: Work Continuing on New Restaurant at North Park Boathouse
The 'Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe' has a five-year lease at the iconic boathouse.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Update: Work Continuing on New Restaurant at North Park Boathouse
The 'Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe' has a five-year lease at the iconic boathouse.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
