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Today on North Allegheny Patch: New Boards and a New Look
Welcome to the new look for North Allegheny Patch!
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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Today on North Hills Patch: New Boards and a New Look
Welcome to the new look for North Hills Patch!
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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Ross Resident Heeds Judge's Order to Remove Offensive Signs, Lawn Toys & Decorations Remain
If Robert Ansell does not comply with the judge's order, he could be fined $3,000.
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FAQ: Waste Management's New Recycling Bins for Ross Township
The new, larger bins replace the smaller, grey ones starting the week of Monday, June 3.
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See Who is Hiring in the North Allegheny Area
A listing of job openings in or near McCandless, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, or Marshall Township.
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Memorial Day 2013: VFW Hosts Annual Parade Through West View
The parade concluded with a memorial service.
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North Allegheny Area Summer Recreation Program Scheduled
Registration forms will be sent home with the students the last week of school.
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Memorial Day: What's Closed in the North Allegheny Area
North Allegheny Patch runs down the list of holiday closings in the area.
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National Weather Service Issues Frost Advisory for North Allegheny Area
Frost is possible Saturday morning.
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National Weather Service Issues Frost Advisory for North Hills Area
Frost is possible Saturday morning.
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Ross Commissioner Gets Earful Over New Recycling Bins
Many Ross residents will have to start using the larger bins beginning the week of June 3.
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Downed Tree Knocks Out Power to 100+ Customers in Ross and McCandless
Several neighborhoods near Perrymont Road are affected.
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Downed Tree Knocks Out Power to 100+ Customers in Ross and McCandless
Several neighborhoods near Perrymont Road are affected.
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North Hills Superintendent Issues Statement on Contract Talks with Support Staff
125 members of the Hills Educational Support Personnel Association (ESPA) have been working under the terms of a previous contract for nearly a year.
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Obituary: Chief Richard (Biff) Baer, Northern Regional Police Department's First Chief
Baer organized what would become the Northern Regional Police Department, the first combined police department in the state.
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Obituary: Chief Richard (Biff) Baer
Baer organized what would become the Northern Regional Police Department, the first combined police department in the state.
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Memorial Day 2013: Events, What's Open, What's Closed in Ross and West View
Here's some useful information on what you can and cannot do on the upcoming holiday
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Ross Changes Trash Collection Hours, Awards Paving Contract
See which streets will be paved this summer.
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Report: Franklin Park Couple Facing Trial on Child Abuse Charges Allowed to Move
Douglas Barbour's attorney said the couple needs to move for financial reasons.
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