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.

john@phillyvoice.com

April 26, 2016

Primary Election

McGinty defeats Sestak to win Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate

by John Kopp

Katie McGinty has defeated Joe Sestak and John Fetterman to win the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press. With more than 57 percent of ballots counted in Pennsylvania, McGinty had received nearly 45 percent of the vote to Sestak's 34 percent and Fetterman's 21 percent. All vote totals remain unofficial.

April 26, 2016

Primary Election

At Fairmount poll, 'a lot of young voters'

by John Kopp

At Fairmount poll, 'a lot of young voters'

April 25, 2016

Politics

Will undecided presidential races boost voter turnout in Pennsylvania Primary?

by John Kopp

Historically, each party has determined its presidential nominee long before Pennsylvanian voters head to the polls. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are closing in the Republican and Democratic nominations, respectively, but their competitors are still forging ahead. What impact will that have on voter turnout?

April 21, 2016

Emergencies

SEPTA cop stuck with needle while assisting unconscious man in Upper Darby

by John Kopp

A SEPTA Transit Police Officer was pricked by an open syringe Thursday afternoon while tending to a man found unconscious at the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby.

April 21, 2016

Crime

Conestoga High School educator charged with having sexual relationship with male student

by John Kopp

A teacher's aide and coach at Conestoga High School has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. Christine Towers, 26, of Phoenixville, Chester County, was charged Thursday with institutional sexual assault, child endangerment and corruption of minors.

April 20, 2016

Elections

Hillary Clinton supporters say her pragmatism, experience resonate

by John Kopp

Hillary Clinton, the frontrunner in the race to win the Democratic presidential nomination, will campaign Wednesday at The Fillmore, a Philadelphia concert venue that holds 2,500 people. She brings her campaign to Pennsylvania one day after beating Bernie Sanders in her home state of New York.

April 18, 2016

2016 Presidential Race

Hillary Clinton to campaign in Fishtown at The Fillmore

by John Kopp

Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, will campaign at The Fillmore on Wednesday – one day after the hotly-contested New York primary. Her campaign claims Clinton will discuss her plans to "deliver results and break down barriers for Pennsylvania families."

April 15, 2016

Zika Virus

Camden County woman tests positive for Zika

by John Kopp

A Camden County woman has tested positive for the Zika virus, the county health department announced Friday.

April 14, 2016

Crime

California woman charged in disturbance on United Airlines flight to Philly

by John Kopp

A California woman who allegedly needed to be physically restrained during a flight to Philadelphia was charged Thursday with interfering with flight crew members and possessing a controlled substance.

April 14, 2016

Transportation

SEPTA Key card pilot program set to launch on Monday

by John Kopp

SEPTA is expected to begin rolling out its long-anticipated SEPTA Key card on Monday, the transit authority announced. Ten thousand key cards will go on sale June 13 as part of SEPTA's Early Adopters pilot program.