John Kopp
John Kopp is the Chief Health Reporter/Assistant Editor at PhillyVoice. He joined the newsroom after spending five years reporting for the Delaware County Daily Times. He spent the prior year covering state and local politics, including a $4 million Pennsylvania state Senate race. He previously covered Chester city government, the Chester Upland School District and high-school sports. A Temple University graduate, John enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball and exploring new places.
July 5, 2016
Transportation
Frustrated by SEPTA's overcrowded trains? Consider biking to work
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia recommends SEPTA passengers consider either riding their bike straight to work or biking to the nearest high-speed line, subway or bus stop.July 5, 2016
Education
Temple University student who fled Syria has designs on helping refugees
Maryam Hallaj, a Temple University senior, fled Syria with her family in 2011 as the country descended into civil war. But her family's hardships did not end upon returning to the United States. They lived from a car, a garage and an unfinished basement for months before finding a permanent home in Montgomery County. For overcoming adversity, Hallaj will receive a GSK Opportunity Scholarship.June 29, 2016
Education
Our Lady of Port Richmond receives grant to expand pre-K program
Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School will expand its existing pre-K program thanks to a $60,000 grant awarded Wednesday by the Philadelphia School Partnership.June 27, 2016
Fertility
Physician explains decision to freeze her eggs
Dr. Lisa Ashe joined the thousands of women who are electing to have their eggs frozen as a way to expand their reproductive options. Ashe, a Philly native and a Baptist minister, says freezing her eggs enables her to wait on God to provide her with the right partner to father her children.June 24, 2016
Court
Convicted abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell sues Philly D.A., Daily News
The West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted three years ago of murdering three babies filed a civil rights lawsuit Monday against Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams and the Philadelphia Daily News.June 24, 2016
SEPTA
WATCH: Hero SEPTA bus driver catches alleged purse snatcher
A SEPTA bus driver stepped up to help after he watched a man snatch a woman's purse at 29th Street and Girard Avenue on Monday morning.June 23, 2016
History
160 years ago, Philly hosted first Republican National Convention
The political tenor of Philadelphia was very divided in 1856, when first Republican National Convention was held at Musical Fund Hall. There, a patchwork group of politicians united around a platform opposing the westward expansion of slavery.June 23, 2016
Environment
Yuengling to pay penalty for alleged Clean Water Act violations
Yuengling agreed to spend about $7 million to improve environmental measures at its brewery operations after it allegedly discharged pollutants into the Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority municipal wastewater treatment plant, according to a consent decree filed Thursday in federal court. Yuengling also will pay a $2.8 million penalty.June 22, 2016
Crime
Delco doctor charged in largest Medicare fraud takedown in history
A Delaware County doctor is among 301 people federally charged Wednesday in the largest Medicare fraud sweep in history. Stephen A. Monaco, 59, of Broomall, was among 61 doctors charged for allegedly participating in in healthcare fraud schemes totaling some $900 million in false billings. Another 240 nurses and licensed medical professionals also are facing charges.June 22, 2016
Education
Court: Reinstate Philly teacher fired for vulgar sex chats with students
A panel of Pennsylvania Commonwealth judges ruled that a former School District of Philadelphia teacher should be reinstated and receive retroactive payment seven years after he was fired for making sexual remarks to students. Ellis Jones, a former mathematics teacher at Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical School, could receive $50,000 to $100,000, his lawyer says.Just In
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