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UPDATE: Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning: Snow Totals Increased
The snow is expected to start Sunday evening.
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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Price War: Giant Eagle Announces Price Cuts on 3,000 Items
Some of the reductions went into effect on Wednesday.
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Up to the Test? North Hills Engineering Students Design Weight Bearing Cardboard Bridges
Each student created a design, cut it out on a laser engraver and assembled their bridge.
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North Hills High School Recognized Among Best in Music Education
A Columbia University study found that children who play music do better in school, are more cooperative with teachers and peers, more self-confident and better able to express ideas.
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Price War: Giant Eagle Announces Price Cuts on 3,000 Items
Some of the reductions went into effect on Wednesday.
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New Indoor ‘Goldfish’ Swim School Coming to North Hills Area
Owner Scott Payne says the facility featuring a large indoor pool could be open by summer.
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North Allegheny Business Spotlight: Polka-Dot Presents
The small boutique near the Ross/McCandless border specializes in "unique."
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Superintendent: North Allegheny Technology Infrastructure "Falling Behind"
Dr. Raymond Gualtieri told school board members it's time to "bite the bullet."
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March Madness Hits North Hills Junior High, But It's Not What You Think
This tournament has an educational twist.
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Ross Commissioners Consider Floating Fountain for Evergreen Park
The fountain would serve two purposes at the park's Frank Zotter pond.
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Under Construction: Updates on Three Projects In Ross Township
A mattress store, a six-pack shop, and a place to buy subs are all expected to open in the coming months.
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Nearby: Photo Shop Coming Back to Shoppes at Northway
The new store is expected to open in early May.
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North Allegheny Superintendent Recommends Delay In Closing Peebles Elementary
Dr. Raymond Gualtieri suggests Peebles be closed at the end of the 2013-2014 school year.
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Karen Boujoukos Elected to North Allegheny School Board
Boujoukos served 10 years on the North Allegheny School Board. She will fill the vacancy left by Beth Ludwig's resignation last month.
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North Hills Business Spotlight: Polka-Dot Presents
The small boutique near the Ross/McCandless border specializes in "unique."
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Ross May Amend Trash Pick-up Ordinance to Reduce Noisy Night Collections
Residents living near North Hills Senior and Junior High Schools and Highcliff Elementary say the trucks are arriving too late at night.
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Report: FBI Considers Investigation of Taser Incident Involving Ross Township Man
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl suggested the police officer in the incident should be fired, but he remains on the job.
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Crew Patch Johnanna Drive Potholes, Weeks After Complaint
Residents of the Woodhawk Club said the intersection of McKnight Road and Johnanna Drive had become very dangerous.
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Landlord Settles Claim with West View Gym
Details of the settlement were not revealed.
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Photo Shop Returning to Shoppes at Northway
The new store is expected to open in early May.
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