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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.
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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Primary 2013: What Do You Know About the Candidates?
North Allegheny Patch has the rundown on all of the races in McCandless, Marshall Township, Franklin Park, and Bradford Woods.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Gas Discount Wars: Two Grocery Store Chains are Doubling Their Perks
Consumers have until May 29 to take advantage.
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North Hills|News|
Flash Mob Breaks Out at McIntyre Elementary
The entire study body at the Ross Township school danced to a hit song by Black Eyed Peas.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Nearby: Zelienople Goes ‘On Tap & Unplugged’ with Craft Beer and Music Festival
The event will include free concerts and plenty of beer from local breweries
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North Hills|News|
Long Time District Employee Seeks Seat on North Hills School Board
Helen (Dee) Spade has worked for the North Hills School District for nearly four decades.
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North Hills|News|
Ross Police Search for Suspect in Gas Station Robbery
The hold up occurred shortly around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Wexford Tree Company Rescues Ross Family Trapped by Fallen Tree
The massive Oak blocked the family's driveway for several days.
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North Hills|News|
Woman Hurt in One Vehicle Accident Near Ross Park Mall
The accident occurred around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny Grad Wins Press Club Journalism Scholarship Award
Jessica Tully is a junior at Penn State University
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North Hills|News|
Wexford Tree Company Rescues Ross Family Trapped by Fallen Tree
The massive Oak blocked the family's driveway for several days.
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North Hills|News|
West View Woman Honored for Service to Journalism
Dr. Nancy Jones is a graduate of the former West View High School.
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North Hills|News|
Ross Resident Given 3 Weeks to Remove Lawn Debris, Offensive Signs
A judge told Robert Ansell he could be fined $3,000.
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North Park Pool to Open After Memorial Day Weekend
The huge pool is a popular place to cool off for Ross and West View residents.
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Police Remember Sole Ross Officer to Die in the Line of Duty
Officer Vernon "Port" Moses is being honored on Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
North Park Pool Won't Open Until After Memorial Day Weekend
Hopefully it will warm up by then...
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Park Pool to Open After Memorial Day Weekend
Hopefully it will warm up by then...
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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
McCandless Crossing Update: Let the Digging Begin
Dozens of trees and hundreds of tons of earth are being moved to make way for the final phase of the development.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Crossing Update: Let the Digging Begin
Dozens of trees and hundreds of tons of earth are being moved to make way for the final phase of the development.
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Did Yinz See This? Pittsburgh: The Movie
A Mt Lebanon man compiled clips from 29 films shot in Pittsburgh and turned them into a music video.
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