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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In mid-February, the company opened in Yeadon, its sixth area location. Borough zoning officials reversed their decision just three days later.
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Former Jennersville, Brandywine buyer fails to post court-ordered bond required for revived deal
The former Jennersville, Brandywine buyer did not post the $1 million bond in time. Tower Health is now asking a Chester County judge to toss the case.
4 years ago
The unusual relationship between COVID-19 and blood pressure
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4 years ago
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This transition of operations takes place on the day the $259 million contract with prison operator, GEO Group, is officially terminated.
4 years ago
Upper Darby School District changes mask policy: Masks recommended but not required
Dr. Daniel McGarry, the superintendent of Pennsylvania’s ninth-largest school district, sent out a message to the school district regarding the change on Sunday.
4 years ago
After two years of giving away food in Philadelphia and other cities, the chefs behind the project now have a home at Chester's Vittles Food Court.
4 years ago
‘The trust is gone’: Fallout in Darby Twp. after some firefighters’ racist remarks go public
Some say the tension has been there all along in the town, which is physically and largely racially divided. The recorded comments are proof, they say.
4 years ago
Listen 4:16Much hope, few details about Canyon Atlantic’s bid to reopen 2 Chesco hospitals
At a press conference, Canyon’s attorney and local medical and political leaders were optimistic a deal could be struck with Tower Health in 90 days.
4 years ago
Chesco judge orders Tower Health to resume sale of Jennersville, Brandywine hospitals
Citing harm to the Chesco community, a judge ruled in favor of the company that had been set to buy the two hospitals until Tower Health abruptly canceled the deal.
4 years ago
Crozer Health in talks to sell Delco hospitals, other assets to ChristianaCare
Negotiations between the two entities will continue until a “definitive agreement” is reached. A deal could close in the second half of this year.
4 years ago
In Yeadon, a white police chief backed by Black residents still has his job
At a contentious meeting, the Borough Council did not vote to fire Anthony “Chachi” Paparo for costly part-time hiring practices.
4 years ago
Parx Race and Sportsbook opens first licensed sports betting outlet in Chester County
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Greenwood Racing cuts the ribbon on its new Parx Race and Sportsbook location inside Chickie's and Pete's Malvern.
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