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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William Penn School District could eliminate arts, athletics programs
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ChristianaCare to acquire former Crozer Health outpatient locations
The pending acquisition includes two facilities in Glen Mills, a location in Havertown, an office in Broomall and a site in Media.
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Cheltenham school board moves to close Elkins Park School
Cheltenham School District is changing its grade structure to accommodate the loss of the aging Montgomery County school.
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Philadelphia Renaissance Faire offers medieval magic
The third annual Philadelphia Renaissance Faire finished its three-day run Monday with artisans, contests, demonstrations, games and performances galore.
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Erica Deuso wins Downingtown’s Democratic mayoral primary, will face Republican Richard Bryant
Erica Deuso will face Republican Richard Bryant in November’s general election. If elected, she would be Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor.
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Philadelphia suburbs could make history this election
Joi Washington could become Media Borough’s first woman mayor. Erica Deuso could become Downingtown’s first openly transgender mayor.
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Legislation to reel in for-profit health care usually dies in Harrisburg. Shapiro said he hopes with a united Delaware County, bills safeguarding hospitals can reach his desk.
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Chester receiver asks Pa. court to halt stormwater authority board salaries and remove members
Chester receiver Michael Doweary requested permission from the Commonwealth Court to block salaries of Chester stormwater board members.
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Whitemarsh cancels Fourth of July parade over security concerns
There is no definitive threat facing the Montgomery County township. Township officials cited tragedies in New Orleans and Vancouver. Residents aren’t happy.
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Second annual Delco Gives raises nearly $2M for local nonprofits
The second annual Delco Gives has already eclipsed the inaugural benchmark of $1.7 million in 2024.
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Delco Gives kicks off second annual charitable-giving marathon with community tailgates
The online portal to donate to participating nonprofits is open. The Foundation for Delaware County wants community members to blitz local nonprofits with generosity.
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