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Kenny Cooper is WHYY’s suburban reporter covering Montgomery and Delaware counties. He joined WHYY in November 2020. As a native of Montgomery County, Pa, Kenny 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.

Latest by Kenny Cooper/WHYY

July 11, 2024 | 10:15 AM

After targeted TikTok campaign, Great Valley teachers are pushing for a digital citizenship curriculum

Students in the Malvern district impersonated their teachers on social media. Schools across Chesco and the U.S. are wondering how to adapt amid ever-changing technology.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

July 10, 2024 | 12:50 PM

Scams, big bills and bargains: Why Pa.’s public water officials won’t stop talking

Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

July 3, 2024 | 12:04 PM

How a Supreme Court ruling empowers Pa. towns — and threatens unhoused people

“It’s setting a lot of dangerous precedents, said Chris Brickhouse of Better Days Ahead, “with more people entering poverty and being on the edge of poverty.”

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

May 29, 2024 | 9:20 AM

Unsanctioned pay and unauthorized board members: Chester receiver unloads more allegations at stormwater authority

Chester’s state-appointed receiver says the city never signed off on salaries for its stormwater authority board members. Board members might have to pay back restitution.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

May 7, 2024 | 3:34 PM

HUD places Chester Housing Authority on ‘troubled’ list

The Chester Housing Authority’s designation is due to “poor physical conditions.” Meanwhile, a federal probe into bribery and fraud recently delivered a trio of guilty pleas.

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February 15, 2024 | 9:37 AM

‘Bird Town’ Media Borough is hoping to embrace its new designation

Media, Nether Providence, Swarthmore and Springfield Bird Town chapters are hosting an event on Feb. 25 to educate the public about their feathered neighbors.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

November 16, 2023 | 10:43 AM

Pottstown faces federal lawsuit over plans to vacate homeless encampment along Schuylkill River Trail

Pottstown has erected signs along College Drive, declaring the parcel a flood hazard and “private property of the borough.” The sign demands people vacate after Dec. 1.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

October 30, 2023 | 9:39 AM

Pa. lawmakers push forward significant juvenile justice reforms

Two years after the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force made policy recommendations, there is finally some political will in the state House to move on reforms.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

August 30, 2023 | 9:48 AM

Telford woman threatened with arrest after criticizing local Moms for Liberty members

Telford Police sent a letter to the woman alleging that she was “harassing” members online. The ACLU of Pa. said law enforcement is violating her freedom of speech.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

April 12, 2023 | 9:18 AM

‘Temple has to succeed’: Where does Temple University go from here?

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY