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 7, 2016
SEPTA
Fireworks set off inside Market-Frankford Line station
SEPTA police are investigating after fireworks were set off behind a cashier's booth at 56th Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line.June 7, 2016
Environment
Erin Brockovich, law firm announce investigation of contaminated suburban Philly drinking water
Weitz and Luxenberg, a New York-based law firm, will investigate drinking water contamination in suburban Philadelphia after new federal guidelines revealed Horsham, Warminster and Warrington to have elevated levels of chemicals linked to cancer.June 6, 2016
Lawsuits
Law firm: Personal injury settlement is largest in Philadelphia history
A landscape service worker, severely injured when his company truck rolled over five years ago, will receive the largest settlement amount ever agreed upon in a Philadelphia County personal injury case, according to his lawyers.June 6, 2016
History
Online database of Philadelphia abolitionist's diary to shed light on Underground Railroad
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania plans to build a searchable database of the people described within William Still's "Journal C." Ultimately, the information could be used to piece together networks of the Underground Railroad and possibly help African Americans trace their lineage.June 6, 2016
Transportation
Schuylkill Expressway reopens after multi-vehicle accident
Emergency officials closed all lanes on the westbound side of the Schuylkill Expressway between Gladwyne and Conshohocken to respond to a multi-vehicle accident that occurred around 11 a.m. Monday.June 2, 2016
Crime
Police seek driver who killed 18-year-old man in hit-and-run
Kevin Maldonado, an 18-year-old student, was killed Wednesday night in a hit-and-run crash in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia.June 1, 2016
Bicycling
Philly bicyclists to celebrate political process by biking down Broad Street during DNC
At least 130 bikers are expected to participate in RideDNC, an 11.5-mile trip down Broad Street to FDR Park on Wednesday, July 27, the third night of the political convention. Event organizers anticipate many others – if not hundreds more – will join.June 1, 2016
Sex
Gay and lesbian sex has doubled since 1990, Widener researcher finds
Gay and lesbian sex has doubled since 1990, according to a study conducted by a Widener University professor and two other researchers.May 31, 2016
Broadway
Leslie Odom Jr. almost quit Broadway before starring in 'Hamilton'
Leslie Odom Jr. nearly left show business at age 30. But the Philadelphia native, who plays Aaron Burr in the Broadway hit "Hamilton," said a pair of mentors urged him to "try" before he quit. Odom elaborated on his decision and the advice he received during a Vogue podcast hosted by Andre Leon Talley.May 28, 2016
Collectibles
Is your Disney VHS collection worth thousands of dollars?
Is your Disney VHS collection worth thousands of dollars? Some EBay sellers seem to think so. But most Disney VHS tapes sell between $5 and $25.Just In
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