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Kenny Cooper is a WHYY News multiplatform reporter covering Chester and Delaware counties. He joined WHYY in November 2020. Kenny, a Montgomery County native, graduated in 2020 from Temple University with a BA in journalism and political science.
Prior to WHYY, he covered Pennsylvania state politics through an Election SOS fellowship at the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. In early 2020, Kenny was selected to be a participant in the POLITICO Journalism Institute. He has interned at numerous news outlets, including CNN, NBC News & MSNBC, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and FOX 29.
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Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, files for bankruptcy
Crozer Health, the hospital system in Delaware County, is expected to continue operating as Prospect looks to sell the asset and restructure.
4 weeks ago
Lehigh Valley Mall owner plans to evict public transit center
LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:57Lending out a person instead of a book? Abington looks to ‘human library’ to foster conversations
On Jan. 12, Abington Free Library patrons will be encouraged to check out a human for a conversation instead of a book.
4 weeks ago
Cyberattacks are on the rise. Can critical infrastructure weather a ‘perfect storm’?
Vulnerable critical infrastructure faces a higher risk of a cyberattack during the holiday season. Here’s what local governments and schools can do to protect themselves.
1 month ago
Delaware County’s 24-hour day of nonprofit giving event to return in 2025
The second annual Delco Gives Day is scheduled to begin May 8. Registration for nonprofits opens Jan. 6.
1 month ago
‘Delco: The Movie’ set for world premiere at Media Theatre
The crowdfunded, independent film is the brainchild of a Sun Valley High School alum.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08Chester County residents will see a 13% property tax hike
GOP Commissioner Eric Roe said he doesn’t see waste in the budget, but believes the tax increase is too high for county residents.
2 months ago
Listen 0:48Upper Darby reaches agreement with municipal workers, staves off potential strike
The township said the agreement it reached with the union Tuesday evening includes wage increases and other compensatory benefits.
2 months ago
Brandywine Valley Active Aging eyes permanent location for Downingtown senior center
The organization has been leasing space at Brandywine Grace Church for the past few years to serve as a temporary Downingtown campus.
2 months ago
Listen 0:49Upper Darby municipal workers to hold strike authorization vote
If Transport Workers Local 234 votes to give their leaders the power to call for a strike, a possible walkout could happen as soon as New Year’s Day.
2 months ago
Listen 0:41Delaware County Council greenlights 23% property tax hike
The average household will see an annual increase of $185 on their tax bill.
2 months ago
Listen 1:13This marks the second time in three months a city authority leader has retired from their position.
2 months ago
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