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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A Saturday event in Norristown attracted some people still dealing with Ida’s impact on the area. Another event is set for Sept. 25 in Pottstown.
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Delco’s Jail Oversight Board to vote on the fate of Pennsylvania’s only for-profit county prison
The Delaware County panel is looking at late September or early October for a special meeting to determine the fate of GEO Group’s contract.
3 years ago
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3 years ago
Philly COVID-19 cases trend downward as city debuts new breakthrough case dataset
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3 years ago
Need for costly repairs is forcing the temporary closure of two Cheltenham libraries
The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.
3 years ago
At the Garden of Reflection, looking back on the passing of so many on 9/11
About 200 people gathered for a ceremony in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, to honor those who lost their lives exactly 20 years ago.
3 years ago
How to cope with the anxiety Ida left behind with all that damage
Experts recommend giving yourself space and time to feel the sadness and outrage as you look for a path to recovery from the losses.
3 years ago
‘We lost everything’: Montco residents flock to resource center for help recovering from Ida
Forty-six homes are considered destroyed, 269 suffered major damage, and 91 were left with minor damage. A federal disaster declaration is expected soon.
3 years ago
Parents outraged after bus company email reveals students’ information
The district’s bus contractor emailed a 900-plus-page document listing every student’s name and bus stop location.
3 years ago
The crowds, and the sun, come out for Made in America’s return to the Parkway
The two-day festival — a Labor Day weekend fixture in Philadelphia since Jay-Z started it in 2012 — opened at noon, with COVID rules.
3 years ago
The science behind the Delaware Valley’s tornado summer
The remnants of Hurricane Ida generated seven tornadoes in the Delaware Valley. Why is this happening? As long as the “ingredients” are present, they can happen anywhere.
3 years ago
Long recovery ahead as Ida’s remnants lead to historic flooding, tornadoes in Philly region
Here’s what you need to know as Philadelphia and Pennsylvania officials begin to assess the aftermath of the storm.
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