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McKnight Mattress Mecca: Another Bedding Store Proposed for Ross Township
The Ross Planning Commission will consider the proposal at its next meeting on June 27.
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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Summer Courses Available Through Online Academy @ North Hills
The registration deadline is June 26.
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North Allegheny Grad to Represent USA at 2013 World University Games, Needs Help Getting There
Donations are being accepted to send Zach Petronic to Russia for the games.
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Boom and Then Lights Out: Transformer Fire Cuts Power to Parts of Ross
The transformer blew shortly after 9:30 p.m. Sunday on Chapel Drive near Babcock Boulevard.
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Business Spotlight: Caramel is King at Popcorn-n-That
The business, with locations in Wexford and Ambridge, pops at least 20 different flavors a month.
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Business Spotlight: Caramel is King at Popcorn-n-That
The business, with locations in Wexford and Ambridge, pops at least 20 different flavors a month.
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Public Hearings Set for Proposed Landfill in Franklin Park
West View Water wants to build the landfill on property it owns near the border of Franklin Park and McCandless.
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Need A Job? Find Out Who's Hiring in the North Allegheny Area
Here are the latest job openings in or near McCandless, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park or Marshall Township.
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Pittsburgh's Five Worst Commutes
Do you get stuck in any of these daily traffic jams?
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Need A Job? Find Out Who's Hiring in the North Hills Area
Here are the latest job openings in or near Ross or West View.
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Sentencing Day: Two Former Employees Learn Fate for Stealing Thousands in Auto Parts from Ross Dealership
William G. Balzer and Brian J. O'Malley both pleaded guilty earlier this year.
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Pittsburgh's Five Worst Commutes
Do any Ross or West View commuters get stuck in any of these daily traffic jams?
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Sinkhole Keeps Perry Highway Closed Through the Weekend
Heavy rains Monday afternoon flooded the drainpipe and washed away fresh fill from a sewer repair last week, creating a sinkhole.
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Giving New Life to Old Pipes, How To Fix A Sewer Without Digging Up Your Front Yard
The McCandless Township Sanitary Authority routinely relines its sewer lines to save money, and add decades of life to the 50 year old pipes.
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Supermoon June 2013: When It Will Be the Biggest and Brightest in the North Allegheny Area
If you missed it Saturday night - no worries -- Sunday will be just as spectacular.
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Supermoon June 2013: When It Will Be the Biggest and Brightest in the North Hills
Find out what makes the supermoon so special.
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Giving New Life to Old Pipes, How To Fix A Sewer Without Digging Up Your Front Yard
The McCandless Township Sanitary Authority routinely relines its sewer lines to save money, and add decades of life to the 50 year old pipes.
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Budget Talks: North Allegheny School Directors Express Differing Opinions on Raising Taxes
Several members expressed fears the district will face significant budget shortfalls for the 2014-2015 school year.
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