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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What’s a mall without teenage evening hangouts? The Willow Grove Park Mall will soon find out
Starting Oct. 1, unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian.
2 months ago
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The 160th District race between Craig Williams and Elizabeth Moro could determine which party controls the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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Did the Pa. legislature undermine Chester’s influence over its water authority?
The receiver’s office said an 11th-hour change to an uncontroversial Senate bill stripped the city of Chester of having the sole power to control the Chester Water Authority.
2 months ago
Race to watch: Contested race for Pa. treasurer
Incumbent Republican Stacy Garrity and Democratic challenger Erin McClelland are the major party candidates on the ballot. Three minor party candidates are also in the fray.
2 months ago
If Chester’s water assets must be sold, the city’s retirees want them to go to the highest bidder
The bankrupt city’s largest creditor group believes the current plan doesn’t pull in enough money for the struggling city.
2 months ago
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Race to watch: Contested election for Pa. auditor general
Republican Timothy DeFoor, Democrat Malcolm Kenyatta and three other minor party candidates are in the race.
2 months ago
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Chester County officials unveil the new Human Needs Network Initiative
Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh got a behind-the-scenes look at Chester County’s contact center and mobile crisis resolution system.
2 months ago
Lower Gwynedd Police investigating bullet and shell casing found at Wissahickon High School
In an unrelated incident, school administrators found a shell casing in a student’s pocket. All students and staff are safe. Law enforcement is conducting an investigation.
2 months ago
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Republican, Democratic voters in Pennsylvania impressed, surprised by Harris’ debate performance
WHYY News gathered reactions from Pennsylvania voters. A consensus among Democrats and Republicans is Harris performed better than expected.
2 months ago
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More than 20 miles away from the presidential debate stage in Philadelphia, students at a small liberal arts college weighed their options in their first election.
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The Chester Housing Authority did not consult first-term Mayor Stefan Roots before appointing a new housing director.
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Chester Housing Authority executive director quits amid agency turmoil
Steven Fischer led the Chester Housing Authority out of a period of corruption and mismanagement — only for the agency to fall back on bad habits.
2 months ago
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