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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Listen 0:55Penn Medicine says ‘no’ to buying Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health
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2 months ago
Listen 0:4520 Delco renters face eviction each day. How can officials change that?
After a year of discussion and planning, the Delaware County Housing Coalition presented a series of recommendations for the county to undertake.
2 months ago
Listen 1:06Pa. Senate committee scrutinizes water privatization in Philly suburbs
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2 months ago
Listen 1:14Pa. gives $400,000 to Delco playground, parks and trail projects
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What to do with aging facilities? Cheltenham Township has a multimillion dollar problem to solve
Township officials are weighing four potential plans to address aging buildings and infrastructure. Residents have varying opinions on the undertaking.
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Listen 1:20Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s surgical residency program granted an extension to remain open
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3 months ago
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