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New Rankings Show Pittsburgh Is America's Smartest City
A real estate blog calculated the nation's top 10.
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 Allegheny, PA|News|
New Rankings Show Pittsburgh Is America's Smartest City
A real estate blog calculated the nation's top 10.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
West View Elementary Earns Educational Leadership Award
The school will be recognized on June 27 during an awards ceremony in downtown Pittsburgh.
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North Allegheny, PA|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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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Pittsburgh Area
The watch is in effect until midnight.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Pittsburgh Area
The watch is in effect until midnight.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
'America's Got Talent' to Feature Several North Allegheny Dancers from Cranberry Studio
The show airs at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25.
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North Allegheny School Board Votes Wednesday on Budget and Millage Rate
Two board members have endorsed a tax cut, while others want to keep next year's budget "revenue neutral."
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Recycling Bank Deposits Can Earn Discounts for Bradford Woods Residents
The free program, just unveiled, is offered by the North Hills Council of Governments and Waste Management.
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Allegheny County Senior Centers Provide Refuge from Heat
The centers offer refuge from the hot weather, and a place to socialize.
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Demolition to Begin Soon to Make Way for New Ross Restaurant
Rum Runners Saloon hopes to open by November.
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Hearing Set in Ross Brothers Appeal of Fine for Lawn Decorations & Toys
Disputes among neighbors on Fairley Road have existed since at least 2005, when William Ansell erected an elaborate Christmas light display in his yard.
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Recycling Bank Deposits Can Earn Discounts for Ross Residents
The free program, just unveiled, is offered by the North Hills Council of Governments and Waste Management.
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Update: Suspect Identified in Shaler SWAT Incident
The North Hills Special response team, which includes Ross Township police officers, responded to the incident early Tuesday.
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Two Former Employees Sentenced for Ripping Off Ross Auto Dealership
William G. Balzer and Brian J. O'Malley both pleaded guilty earlier this year.
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Sinkhole to Keep Perry Highway Closed Until at Least Wednesday
Heavy rains a week ago Monday flooded the drainpipe and washed away fresh fill from a sewer repair the previous week, creating a sinkhole.
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