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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Massive stakes: Who is running for mayor in the bankrupt city of Chester?
Two outsider Democrats, Stefan Roots and Pat Worrell, are running to unseat incumbent Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland in a race with unprecedented stakes.
2 years ago
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Cheltenham Township passes ban on single-use plastic bags
The township is the first to do so in 2023 and the 16th overall. Lower Merion Township and Swarthmore Borough are working now on similar legislation to reduce plastic waste.
2 years ago
Delaware County to debut pilot program to train perinatal health care workers, doulas
Delaware County officials, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon said the goal is to reduce racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes.
2 years ago
Delaware County seeks feedback on proposed guidelines for new land bank
The Delaware County Redevelopment Authority, which will manage the new land bank, released guidelines and is soliciting comments from the public.
2 years ago
Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city
Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.
2 years ago
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First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input
The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Chester County changes color of mail and absentee ballot envelopes to clarify process
Mail and absentee voting material will now be color-coded. Instead of all-white envelopes, Chester County voters can expect a splash of color.
2 years ago
Delco coalition addressing issues facing unhoused people
The new coalition has already identified barriers in shelter access, such as proof of Delaware County residency requirements and low wages for homeless outreach workers.
2 years ago
If a solution to Chester’s financial woes is not implemented by the end of 2023, Chester’s receiver could look to deem the city nonviable. He’s trying to avoid that scenario.
2 years ago
‘Temple has to succeed’: Where does Temple University go from here?
Following the resignation of Temple University’s president and months of controversy, key stakeholders reflect on how the university got here and where it should go next.
2 years ago
The Marple Newtown Education Association says the affluent district spends the lowest portion of its budget on wages in comparison to nearby districts in Delaware County.
2 years ago
New rental housing coalition forms in Delaware County
Community leaders and elected officials are convening to discuss how the county can address the affordable housing crisis.
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