North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny School Board Winners: Time for 'New Ideas'
Newcomers Scott Russell and Tara Fisher won both the Democratic and Republican nominations for North Allegheny School Directors.
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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|
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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North Allegheny, PA|News|
2013 Primary Results: Opponents of Proposed School Closing Sweep Nominations for North Allegheny School Board
Two remaining incumbents will face each other for the fourth seat on the board.
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North Hills|News|
2013 Primary Election Results: Voters Select Newcomer for North Hills School Board
Incumbent Tom Kelly failed to win nomination from either party. Two other incumbents will face challengers in the fall.
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North Hills|News|
North Hills Athletic Director: 'Just Felt Time was Right' to Step Down
Dan Cardone says he does not have any specific plans, but looks forward to "another challenge."
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North Hills|News|
Ross Commissioners to Vote on Shorter Trash Pickup Hours
The proposal is in reaction to residents' complaints of noisy garbage trucks late at night.
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North Hills|News|
North Hills School Board Calls for Cyber Charter Funding Reform
North Superintendent Dr. Patrick Mannarino says “Pennsylvania’s flawed and overly generous funding formula has become too large of a burden for North Hills School District and our taxpayers."
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Letter to the Editor: Plight of the Independent Voter
A North Allegheny parent wonders why Pennsylvania has a system which prevents him from voting candidates for North Allegheny School Board.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma
Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.
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North Hills|News|
How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma
Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.
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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Take a Look Inside: New McCandless Crossing Hotel Nearly Ready to Open
The Hotel is located adjacent to L.A. Fitness on the west side of McKnight Road.
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North Hills|News|
Take a Look Inside: New McCandless Crossing Hotel Nearly Ready to Open
The Hotel is located adjacent to L.A. Fitness on the west side of McKnight Road.
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North Hills|News|
North Hills Athletic Director Stepping Down
Dan Cardone has held the post for more than two decades.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Take a Look Inside: New McCandless Crossing Hotel Nearly Ready to Open
The Hotel is located adjacent to L.A. Fitness on the west side of McKnight Road.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Where in the North Allegheny Patch?
Can you identify this location the North Allegheny area?
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
2013 Primary Election: Time to Cast Your Vote
Check back with Patch after the polls close for all of the results.
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North Hills|News|
2013 Primary Election Guide: Here's Where to Vote in Ross and West View
Check back with Patch after the polls close for all of the results.
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North Hills|News|
Traffic Alert: Resurfacing Work Begins Monday on Duncan Avenue in McCandless
Traffic will be restricted to single, alternating lanes.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Traffic Alert: Resurfacing Work Begins Monday on Duncan Avenue in McCandless
Traffic will be restricted to single, alternating lanes.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Get Out and Vote: Primary Election is Tuesday
Find out where to vote, how the Voter ID Law affects you and what to do if you're voting for the first time or at a new polling place.
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