North Hills|News|
Where in the North Hills Patch?
Can you identify this Ross Township or West View location from a picture taken years ago?
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 Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Church Lawn Transformed into 'Field of Flags'
The traveling memorial exhibit will be on display until May 1.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Legendary North Hills Area Wrestler Bruno Sammartino to be Inducted at Madison Square Garden
Bruno Sammartino won the world wrestling title 50 years go this May. On Saturday, he'll be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
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Sewickley, PA|News|
National Weather Service Issues 'Red Flag' Fire Warning for Sewickley Area
The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Friday.
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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
National Weather Service Issues 'Red Flag' Fire Warning for Pine-Richland Area
The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Friday.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
National Weather Service Issues 'Red Flag' Fire Warning for Cranberry Area
The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Friday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
National Weather Service Issues 'Red Flag' Fire Warning
The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Friday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
National Weather Service Issues 'Red Flag' Fire Warning
The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Friday.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Area Church Lawn Transformed into 'Field of Flags'
The traveling memorial exhibit will be on display until May 1.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Lawn Care: Five Things to Do Now That It's Warming Up (Finally!)
And don't forget the mower!
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Lawn Care: Five Things to Do Now That It's Warming Up (Finally!)
And don't forget the mower!
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Sewickley, PA|News|
Beware! Police Issue New Warnings About Spring Paving Scams
The owners of a North Hills pub say they ran into a questionable contractor just last week.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Nearby: Ross Police Issue New Warning About Recent Paving Scams
The owners of Sieb's Pub say they ran into a questionable contractor just last week.
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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Spring Weather Warning: Be on the Lookout for Paving Scams
There are have been scams reported in several north Pittsburgh suburbs.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Spring Weather Warning: Be on the Lookout for Paving Scams
There are have been scams reported in several north Pittsburgh suburbs.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Report: Autopsy Performed Thursday on NA Grad Who Died in California After Dental Surgery
Marek Lapinski, 24, died three days after routine dental surgery.
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North Hills|News|
Ross Police Issue New Warning About Recent Paving Scams
The owners of Sieb's Pub say they ran into a questionable contractor just last week.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Report: Ross Township Man Held for Trial in South Side Taser Incident
Witnesses videotaped the incident and uploaded to social media.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
NA Grad, Critic of Proposed Peebles Closing, Seeks Seat on North Allegheny School Board
Tara Fisher is one of seven candidates running for four open seats on the board.
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North Hills|News|
Mark Your Calendar: North Hills School District 41st Annual Arts Alive
Some artwork, including a limited number of additional pottery pieces, will be available for purchase.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
