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.
May 26, 2016
Transportation
Board approves 2017 SEPTA budget that delays fare hike
The SEPTA board approved on Thursday the transit authority's operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1.May 25, 2016
Holidays
Tweeting during Memorial Salute performance benefits Travis Manion Foundation
Comcast will donate $1 to the Travis Manion Foundation every time a concertgoer uses #MemorialSalute and #XfinityWiFi to share moments from the Memorial Salute performance Saturday at the Mann Center for Performing Arts.May 25, 2016
Government
Six-packs coming to Pennsylvania gas stations, but none in Philly area
Nine Pennsylvania gas stations received approval from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to tell sell six-packs of beer on Wednesday, opening the door for many other gas stations to do likewise.May 25, 2016
Politics
As DNC executive, Leah Daughtry relies on Pentecostal faith
The Pentecostal faith of Rev. Leah Daughtry, chief executive officer of the Democratic National Convention, has served as the foundation of her decades-long political career.May 24, 2016
Crime
Video records burglar shattering Northeast Philly laundromat door
Video surveillance captured a man using a club to shatter the glass door of a Northeast Philadelphia laundromat Friday morning. But once inside, the burglar found nothing to steal.May 24, 2016
Government
Wolf: Make beer six-packs available at gas stations in Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf urged the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board on Tuesday to approve license applications from businesses seeking the ability to sell up to 192 ounces of malt or brewed beverages. The PLCB will consider 12 license applications at its Wednesday meeting.May 24, 2016
Government
Amended ridesharing bill seeks to reduce school district's revenue share
Pending legislation that would legalize ride-sharing services in Philadelphia no longer provides an immediate revenue source for the School District of Philadelphia. In fact, the district might not receive any revenue at all.May 23, 2016
History
Archaeologists uncover centuries of Philly history beneath former visitors center
Archeologists uncovered centuries of Philadelphia history beneath the site of the former Independence National Historic Park visitors center. The site will soon house the Museum of the American Revolution.May 23, 2016
Business
Lyft drivers extol flexibility of ridesharing service
Lyft drivers praised the ridesharing company for offering flexible work hours that enable employees to work around their daily commitments. The Pennsylvania General Assembly is considering legislation to legalize ridesharing services across the state, including Philadelphia.May 20, 2016
Crime
Philly man attempts to run over police officer with stolen vehicle
A Philadelphia man is wanted by police for allegedly attempting to run over a Willistown Township, Chester County police officer in a stolen vehicle on Thursday night. Tyrell Winchester, of the 2000 block of South 20th Street, is wanted for attempted murder and related charges.Just In
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