Canon-Mcmillan, PA|News|
Waiting with (Frosty) Bated Breath for Groundhog Day
Phil was famous long before Bill Murray and the movie came along, so how did this tradition get started?
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|
North Allegheny School District Looks to Cut Costs
The district is facing a $5.7 million deficit in the 2013-2014 budget.
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North Hills|News|
Ross Attorney Running for Board of Commissioners
Steve Korbel hopes to succeed Chris Eyster who is not seeking re-election for the seat representing Ward 2.
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Chartiers Valley, PA|News|
Did The Groundhog See His Shadow?
Today is Groundhog Day, and with the up and down weather recently, it should be no surprise that Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow and predicted an early spring this year.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Nearby: Plans Progressing for New Northway Mall
Developers have identified several priorities.
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North Hills|News|
Nearby: More than 100 People Urge North Allegheny School Board to Keep Peebles Elementary Open
A public hearing on the controversial question lasted more than seven hours.
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Peters, PA|News|
Firefighters Warn Residents Not to Mistake Carbon Monoxide Symptoms for the Flu
Both the flu and carbon monoxide poisoning have very similar symptoms, so make sure you can tell the difference.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
North Hills Musicians Invited to Noted Collegiate Invitational
The group of woodwind musicians will go "on the road" Feb. 22.
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North Hills|News|
North Hills Buses Using Snow Routes: Check Interactive Traffic Map Before Heading Out
Several trees are down following last night's high winds.
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North Allegheny, PA|News|
Watch: More than 100 People Argue Against Closing Peebles Elementary
A final vote deciding the issue will not come until May 1, at the earliest.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Firefighters Warning: Don't Mistake Carbon Monoxide Symptoms for the Flu
Both have very similar symptoms, here's the easiest way to tell the difference.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Mother Charged After Toddler Found Wandering in Middle of Ross Street
Couple finds the child was found after dark, wearing no shoes or jacket, in 40-degree weather.
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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|
Plans Progressing for New Northway Mall
Developers have identified several priorities.
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North Hills|News|
Northway Mall Owner Also Seeking Tenants for Former McCrackin Property on McKnight Road
Levey & Company own 38 acres of real estate in Ross Township, much of it along McKnight Road.
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?
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
Chartiers Valley, PA|News|
Severe Storm Hits Western Pennsylvania
Hang on to your hats, because it's going to be a wild weather day.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Hills|News|
Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Cancelled, Rain to Change to Snow
Temperatures are expected to drop 45 degrees by Thursday night.
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North Hills|News|
Plans Progressing for New Northway Mall
Developers have identified several priorities.
Richard Cook, Patch Staff
North Allegheny, PA|News|
Obituary: Jeffrey W. Fromlak
Fromlak, son of West View's police chief and manager, was killed in a car accident Sunday in McCandless.
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