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.
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 14, 2016
Transportation
Bicycling advocates urge Philly to quickly install protected bike lanes
Biking advocates urged the Philadelphia government on Tuesday to quickly install a series of protected bike lanes, saying they will enhance road safety for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists.June 14, 2016
Police
WATCH: Brazen thief snatches package off Northeast Philly porch
Philadelphia police are trying to identify a man who allegedly stole a package from a porch in Northeast Philadelphia.June 13, 2016
Orlando Shooting
Philadelphia woman among Orlando massacre victims
A West Catholic High School student who graduated June 3 is among the 49 victims of the Orlando massacre. Akyra Murray, a basketball star set to attend Mercyhurst College, was killed during the mass shooting early Sunday morning, West Catholic announced Monday afternoon.June 13, 2016
Government
Is a long-denied tool finally on the radar for local police in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania remains the only state that forbids municipal police from using the technology, limiting its use to state troopers. It's a policy that Upper Darby Township Police Superintendent Mike Chitwood and many others allege makes little sense.June 13, 2016
Police
Police arrest Wilmington man who allegedly threw beer bottle at Ryan Howard
The man who threw an aluminum beer bottle at Philadelphia Phillies first basemen Ryan Howard earlier this month turned himself into Philadelphia Police on Friday.June 10, 2016
Police
Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor accused of raping stripper
Philadelphia police are investigating Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor for allegedly raping a dancer at a South Philadelphia strip club.June 10, 2016
Drugs
DEA video warns first responders on fentanyl exposure: 'I thought I was dying'
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a video warning Friday on the dangers of handling fentanyl, a lethal narcotic commonly being mixed with heroin.June 9, 2016
Police
WATCH: Vandal breaks window at Philadelphia D.A.'s Office
An unknown man threw an object at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office building early Wednesday morning, shattering a glass window.June 9, 2016
High School
Just 16, she's crazy fast – with Olympic dreams
Girard College freshman Thelma Davies hopes to reach the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Having set state records in the 100-meter and 200m dashes, her career is off to a quick start.Just In
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