North Hills|News|
Update: Human Remains Found in Cranberry Township Taken to Mercyhurst University
A man walking toward Cranberry Mall found the remains Saturday afternoon.
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 Hills|News|
House Hunt: Five Homes Just Listed in Ross Township and West View
These are the latest listings in the North Hills School District.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Update: Human Remains Found in Cranberry Township Taken to Mercyhurst University
A man walking toward Cranberry Mall found the remains Saturday afternoon.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Update: Human Remains Found in Cranberry Township Taken to Mercyhurst University
A man walking toward Cranberry Mall found the remains Saturday afternoon.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Cranberry, PA|News|
Update: Human Remains Found in Cranberry Township Taken to Mercyhurst University
A man walking toward Cranberry Mall found the remains Saturday afternoon.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Pothole Problems: See and Share Which Roads Are The Worst in Ross and West View
Click on the interactive map to report the latest road craters.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted Through April 1
Created in 1995, it honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in athletics during and/or beyond their years at North Hills Senior High School or the former West View High School.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Where in the North Allegheny Patch?
Can you identify this location in the North Allegheny area?
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Peebles Road Reopens
The road had been closed between Hemlock Drive and Presidential Drive since Nov. 27.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Allegheny County Schedules Aquatics Test for Park Lifeguards
Applicants must be age 16 or older.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
School Budgets: Not All Districts in Same Boat as North Allegheny
The North Hills School school district is enjoying a relatively peaceful budget season.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Lenten Guide: Find the Closest Fish Frys in and Near Pine-Richland
Most offer dine-in or take-out service.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Watch: North Hills Swagger
Do you think this North Hills student has a future as a rap star?
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Musicians and Vocalist Chosen for Regional Festivals
At the regional festivals, students will audition for the PMEA All-State Band, Orchestra and Choral festivals slated for April in Erie.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Cranberry, PA|News|
President's Day in Cranberry: What's Open, What's Closed?
It is a federal, state, and county holiday -- but other many other offices are businesses are open.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
President's Day in North Allegheny: What's Open, What's Closed?
It is a federal, state, and county holiday -- but other many other offices are businesses are open.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
President's Day in the North Hills: What's Open, What's Closed?
It is a federal, state, and county holiday -- but other many other offices are businesses are open.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Finance Director: No Budget Crisis in 2013-14
The North Hills School board passed a resolution promising that it would not raise property taxes higher than the Act 1 index of 1.7-percent.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
North Allegheny Athletic Director Praises Wrestling in Wake of Decision to Drop Sport from 2020 Olympics
According to IOC documents obtained by the Associated Press, wrestling ranked "low" in several key categories.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Athletic Director: Cutting Olympic Wrestling Could Hurt Sport at High School Level
The International Olympic committee recently decided to drop wrestling from the 2020 summer games.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
