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Nemo Blizzard to Bypass Western PA, Flights Cancelled at Pittsburgh International
Forecasters say the blizzard could leave up to two feet of snow in parts of New England.
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|
ECycling Recycling, LLC Comes to Wexford
The free electronics recycling center is holding its grand opening.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Opening Date Set for McKnight Road GetGo
The convenience store and gas station has been under construction since August.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Prosecution: DNA Links Arthur Henderson to Ross, Hopewell Rapes
The prosecution rested its case Friday morning.
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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Prosecution: DNA Links Arthur Henderson to Ross, Hopewell Rapes
The prosecution rested its case Friday morning.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Prosecution: DNA Links Arthur Henderson to Ross, Hopewell Rapes
The prosecution rested its case Friday morning.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Prosecution: DNA Links Arthur Henderson to Ross, Hopewell Rapes
The prosecution rests its case Friday morning.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
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?
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North Hills|News|
Map: Cheapest Gas Prices in Ross and West View
The difference in price can be as much as 20-cents a gallon among stations just a few miles apart.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Volunteer Firefighting: Behind The Scenes Training Videos
Blindfolded, wearing more than 50 lbs of gear, they crawl through an obstacle course to simulate escape from a burning building.
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North Hills|News|
Mark Your Calendar: North Hills Senior High to Host Sixth Annual Empty Bowls Event
The sales of handmade bowls and homemade soup benefit North Hills Community Outreach.
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Pine-Richland, PA|News|
Watch It: Brett Keisel “Shears Da Beard” for Charity, Rocks Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Cheered on by fans, the Steelers defensive end shaves off his famous facial hair to benefit the cancer program at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Chance of Freezing Rain Friday Morning in North Allegheny Areas
The national weather service says road could become icy for a short time.
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North Hills|News|
Chance of Freezing Rain Friday Morning in Ross, West View
The national weather service says road could become icy for a short time.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Corbett Budget Proposal Raises Funding for North Allegheny Schools
The increase in proposed funding comes at a time when the district is facing a $5.7 million deficit.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Combing Craigslist: Great Deals and Unique Stuff for Sale in the North Allegheny Neighborhoods
Where else but Craigslist can you find...
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North Hills|News|
Ross Police Help Nab Bank Robbery Suspect Armed with Containers of Gasoline, Shrapnel
Nathaniel Washington denied any involvement, and claims he was arrested "for no reason."
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North Hills|News|
North Hills Star Runner Signs of Letter of Intent
Shannon Malone is the second in her family to earn a track and field scholarship.
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North Hills|News|
Opening Date Set for McKnight Road GetGo
The convenience store and gas station has been under construction since August.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Henderson Trial: Suspect Cross-Examines Women He's Charged with Raping
The jury also viewed a surveillance video investigators say implicates Arthur Henderson.
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