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.
February 24, 2016
Government
Gov. Tom Wolf announces he is battling prostate cancer
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that he is battling a treatable form of prostate cancer.February 23, 2016
Unions
Johnny Doc says he acted in self-defense, claims Inquirer reporting 'irresponsible'
IBEW Local 98 leader John Dougherty says he acted in self-defense during a physical altercation with a nonunion contractor in January, claiming a story published Tuesday by The Philadelphia Inquirer sought to defame him by portraying the incident inaccurately.February 18, 2016
Zika Virus
Pregnant obstetrician takes her own advice, but travel bookings to Zika-hit countries on par
Facing the same question raised by some of her patients, Dr. Jenny Graber followed her own advice. An obstetrician pregnant with her first child, Graber and her husband canceled an upcoming trip to Mexico due to the Zika virus outbreak affecting most of Central and South America.February 17, 2016
Courts
Kathryn Knott seeks resentencing hearing in gay-bashing conviction
Kathryn Knott is asking Judge Roxanne Covington to grant her a resentencing hearing. Attorney Bill Brennan, who replaced Knott's former defense attorney Louis Busico, filed a motion for reconsideration Wednesday with the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas.February 16, 2016
Education
SRC approves 3 new charter schools in Philadelphia, votes down 9 others
The School Reform Commission voted Tuesday night on 12 applications for new charter schools in Philadelphia, approving three of them.February 15, 2016
Drugs
Three Villanova students overdose on LSD
Radnor police have charged one person with felony drug offensesFebruary 12, 2016
Parades
Union League celebrates Abraham Lincoln's birthday with parade through Center City
The Union League celebrated the 207th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday with a parade Friday through Center City. It culminated with a ceremony outside of Independence Hall.February 11, 2016
Drug Addiction
Legislation would fund students at drug recovery high schools, but sponsor sees a tough sell
State Rep. John Taylor, R-Philadelphia, and State Sen. Pat Browne, R-Lehigh, are introducing companion bills to create a four-year pilot program that would provide public funding for students seeking to attend private high schools specializing in drug recovery.February 10, 2016
Government
Senate vote to remove Pennsylvania Attorney General Kane fails
A resolution to remove embattled Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane from office failed to pass the Senate on Wednesday.February 10, 2016
Education
Drexel's Dornsife Center to house new Science Leadership Academy Middle School
The new Science Leadership Academy Middle School will open this fall at Drexel University's Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships. The school, which ultimately will serve students in Grades 5-8, will rent a portion of the Dornsife Center for at least two years before moving into a building to be constructed on the former site of University City High School.Just In
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