Robinson-Moon, PA|News|
Road Conditions: Check Here Before You Head Out
The snow has been falling most of the night. Use our interactive map to check out roads in and around your neighborhood.
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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Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Road Conditions: Check Here Before You Head Out
The snow has been falling most of the night. Use our interactive map to check out roads in and around your neighborhood.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Cranberry, PA|News|
Road Conditions: Check Here Before You Head Out
The snow has been falling most of the night. Use our interactive map to check out roads in and around your neighborhood.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
McCandless Crossing Update: Doodle Bugs Children's Center Opens
The new day care is located in the west section of McCandless Crossing on Duncan Avenue, just past Lowe's on the left.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Superintendent's Call to Delay Closing of Peebles Elementary Draws Mixed Reaction From Board, Parents
Dr. Raymond Gualtieri is now recommending the school close at the end of the 2013-2014 school year.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills' Empty Bowls Event Raises $1200 for Local Families in Need
Attendees paid $10 for a handmade bowl filled with homemade soup that was served with bread.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Doodle Bugs Children's Center Opens in Nearby McCandless Crossing
The new day care is located in the west section of McCandless Crossing on Duncan Avenue, just past Lowe's on the left.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Shaler Teacher Seeks Seat on North Hills School Board
Jason Pirring is a Ross resident with two young children who will be attending North Hills' schools.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Baldwin-Whitehall, PA|News|
Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan, PA|News|
Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Peters, PA|News|
Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Chartiers Valley, PA|News|
Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Upper St. Clair, PA|News|
Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny Defeats La Salle to Win State Hockey Championship
La Salle had been defending state champion.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Robinson-Moon, PA|News|
UPDATE: Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: More Snow Predicted for Moon, Robinson Area
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Cranberry, PA|News|
UPDATE: Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
UPDATE: Watch Upgraded to Warning; More Snow Predicted for Pine-Richland Area
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Sewickley, PA|News|
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning; More Snow Predicted for Sewickley Area
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
UPDATE: Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected to start Sunday evening.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff