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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

April 3, 2025 | 9:23 AM

Delaware County Council bans ‘ghost guns.’ A gun rights organization threatens legal action

Pennsylvania Gun Rights sent a letter to Delco officials in March calling the ordinance a violation of the Constitution and threatening legal action if adopted.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

September 19, 2024 | 9:36 AM

Race to watch: Contested election for Pa. auditor general

Since 1809, Pennsylvania’s auditor general has served as the “chief fiscal watchdog” of the Çommonwealth, ensuring money is adequately managed and holding the government accountable for taxpayer dollars. In recent years, the office has captured headlines.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

September 6, 2024 | 11:16 AM

Race to watch: Pennsylvania’s 2024 general election for attorney general

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday are representing the major parties. Four other minor party candidates are in the race.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

August 20, 2024 | 11:34 AM

An Upper Merion GOP leader got swatted for endorsing Kamala Harris.

Matthew McCaffery was the victim of a swatting incident after a cable news appearance. The Montgomery County Republican Committee is weighing disciplinary action against him.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

August 20, 2024 | 9:41 AM

Montco Forward Party candidate scores Pa. ballot access for general election. He’s just a piece of a bigger puzzle

Attorney general candidate Eric Settle and treasurer candidate Chris Foster acquired enough voter signatures to appear on the ballot as statewide candidates this November.

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.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY