North Hills|News|
North Hills Junior to Attended Noted Political Program
The weeklong Constitutional Academy is designed for high school students to learn more about history, the Constitution, politics and economics.
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."
Posting Activity
North Hills|News|
West View: Rochester Road Head-On Collision Snarls Traffic
Both drivers are taken to a hospital.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Named a "Banner" Community by Allegheny County
McCandless is among 21 communities earning the distinction.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills High School Planetarium to Host Double Features in April
All shows are free and open to the public.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Nearby: Unconventional North Hills Hair Salon Returns After Devastating Fire
Studio Raw, known for its stylists who pose in the nude annually to raise money for charity, reopens in a new state-of-the-art building featuring wine, cupcakes—and a "man cave."
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Administrative Salary Increases Spark Debate Among Ross Commissioners
Increases ranged from 2.5 to 17-percent.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross Resident, Heinz Foundation Manager, Seeks Seat on North Hills School Board
Mike Yeomans was an award-winning business reporter fro the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Smoldering Fireplace Blamed for McCandless Apartment Fire
No one was at home at the time, and no one was hurt in the fire above a Duncan Avenue business.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Students Named Finalists in National Photography Contest
Their artwork will be published in the Best of College and High School Photography 2013 and College Edition of Photographer’s Forum Book
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross Named a "Banner" Community by Allegheny County
Ross is among 21 communities earning the distinction.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Smoldering Fireplace Blamed for McCandless Apartment Fire
No one was at home at the time, and no one was hurt in the fire above a Duncan Avenue business.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Fire Damages McCandless Apartments
No one is at home at the time and no one is hurt in the fire above a Duncan Avenue business.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Fire Damages McCandless Apartments
No one is at home and no one is hurt in the fire above a Duncan Avenue business.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross Commissioners Consider Changes in Commercial Trash Collection Times
Residents living near North Hills Senior and Junior High Schools say the trucks are arriving too late at night.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Ross Police Chief to Retire in Three Years
Chief Robert Bellan has been with Ross Township Police for 25 years.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Unconventional Hair Salon Returns After Devastating Fire
Studio Raw opens Tuesday in a new, state-of-the-art building.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Unconventional Ross Hair Salon Returns After Devastating Fire
Studio Raw opens Tuesday in a new, state-of-the-art building.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Proposed Addition of Classrooms Not Enough for Group Fighting Proposed Peebles Closure
Superintendent Dr. Raymond Gaultieri is recommending five additional classrooms be added to McKnight Elementary.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Restaurant Spotlight: Monte Cello's Restaurant and Lounge
Lots of McCandless, Franklin Park, Bradford Woods, and Marshall Township restaurants, shops, and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Senior Takes Top Honors at A.W. Beattie Career Center Arts Show
The winning entry was for photography.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
