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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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HUD places Chester Housing Authority on ‘troubled’ list
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8 months after prison break, Chester County officials appoint Howard Holland as new warden
Since the escape and manhunt of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, Howard Holland has been tasked with improving prison safety and community connections.
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Roots told WHYY News that Fred Green and Portia West have two options: Step down from the stormwater authority board or resign from City Council.
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Listen 1:25Looking for a home in the Philly area this spring? Good luck
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Listen 9:34Democrat DePasquale, Republican Sunday win Pa. attorney general primaries
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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats anti-abortion activist in Republican primary
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Upper Darby officials introduce plans to restrict excessive smoke shops
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Listen 1:02In Bucks County, Fitzpatrick faces right-wing primary challenger Houck
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