North Hills|News|
West View Restaurant Reopens After Resolving Health Code Violation
The restaurant was closed for one day.
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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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Zip Line, Treetop Adventure Course Opening In North Park
People will be able to take a look at North Park from 40 feet in the air.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Zip Line, Treetop Adventure Course Opening In North Park
People will be able to take a look at North Park from 40 feet in the air.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Students Place in State SkillsUSA Competition
The competition was held recently in Hersey, PA.
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North Hills|News|
Truck Leaking Gasoline Shuts Down One Entrance to Northway Mall
Firefighters are blocked the entrance until clean up crews finished their work.
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North Hills|News|
Zip Line, Treetop Adventure Course Opening In North Park
People will be able to take a look at North Park from 40 feet in the air.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Sewickley, PA|News|
Franklin Park Couple Charged of Abusing Adopted Children Seek Custody of Biological Children
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Manning will consider the request Thursday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Franklin Park Couple Charged of Abusing Adopted Children Seek Custody of Biological Children
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Manning will consider the request Thursday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Expires in Allegheny County
The warning was in effect until 11:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Franklin Park Couple Charged of Abusing Adopted Children Seek Custody of Biological Children
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Manning will consider the request Thursday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Ralph Pagone: Incumbent Seeks Another Term on North Allegheny School Board
Pagone is one of seven candidates running for four open seats on the board.
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North Hills|News|
Ross Township Cites Fairley Road Resident for Lawn Debris, Offensive Signs
A court hearing is scheduled for May 8.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Did You Know? McCandless is Giving Away Free Mulch
The mulch is free to any McCandless resident.
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North Hills|News|
Highland Country Club: What's Next? Ross Commissioners Hint There's Room for Compromise
Several of the commissioners who voted against the Heartland Homes plan said they would be willing to consider a new plan, under certain conditions.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Nearby: Highland Country Club Developer Promises Court Fight over Ross Rejection of Heartland Housing Plan
Ross Commissioners voted 5-4 Monday night against the plan.
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North Hills|News|
Ross Rejects Highland Country Club Housing Plan: What Commissioners Said About Their Votes
The 5-4 vote against the planned residential community was greeted by applause and cheers from the more than 100 people in the audience.
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North Hills|News|
Highland Country Club Developer Promises Court Fight over Ross Rejection of Housing Plan
Ross Commissioners voted 5-4 Monday night against the plan.
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North Hills|News|
Ross Commissioners Reject Preliminary Heartland Homes Plan for Former Highland CC
The vote was 5-4 against the plan.
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North Hills|News|
Federal Charge Dropped Against Convicted Ross, Hopewell Rapist
Prosecutors say in light of Arthur Henderson's lengthy sentence for multiple rape convictions, prosecuting the federal charge would be an "unwarranted expenditure."
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills High School Designated as Gilder Lehrman Affiliate
The program is a network of schools that are committed to promoting history education.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
