North Allegheny, PA|News|
Air Quality Action Day Issued for First Day of Summer
The longest day of the year is on Friday, June 21.
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 Hills|News|
Air Quality Action Day Issued for First Day of Summer
The longest day of the year is on Friday, June 21.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Beat Summer Boredom, See Free Movies Around the North Hills Area
Why watch a movie on the couch when you can watch it under the stars?
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Crossing Update: Site Prep In Full Swing
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Sinkhole Repairs Continue, Perry Highway Remains Closed
Heavy rains Monday afternoon flooded the drainpipe and washed away fresh fill from a sewer repair last week, creating a sinkhole.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Plans More Forward for New, Upscale Wendy's in Wexford Flats
The Wendy’s will be located at the Bauerle’s Greenhouse on Route 19 and Brooker Drive, near the Wexford Plaza.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Sinkhole Shuts Down Perry Highway (Again)
The street was closed for five days last week after heavy rains washed out sewer repairs and damaged a water main.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
St. Teresa of Avila Captures Diocesan Soccer Championship
Competing in the World Cup Division of the League, a St. Teresa Titans squad composed entirely of seventh graders finished the season with a record of 10-1, including three playoff victories.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross Fourth of July Celebration Today
A parade and fireworks highlight this year's events.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Sewer Treatment Plant Proposed for old Green Valley Golf Course
The property is currently owned by the Allegheny General Hospital.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Chipotle Mexican Grill in the Works for Wexford Flats
The fast-casual restaurant will be located at the former 7-Eleven on Perry Highway.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Camp of a Lifetime: Football Lessons from Big Ben and HIS Coach
This was the third annual Ben Roethlisberger camp held at Seneca Valley High School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Camp of a Lifetime: Football Lessons from Big Ben and HIS Coach
This was the third annual Ben Roethlisberger camp held at Seneca Valley High School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff