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.
January 4, 2016
Education
Upper Dublin High School class email account used to sign up for pornography websites
The Upper Dublin School District is launching an internal investigation after someone used a high school distribution email account Sunday to sign up for pornography accounts. The act resulted in confirmation emails being relayed to students in the Class of 2019.December 29, 2015
Emergency Services
Cooper Hospital receives Camden EMS services during lawsuit appeal process
Cooper University Hospital will gain emergency medical services in Camden while the New Jersey court system determines whether legislation granting Cooper exclusive rights to the city's EMS services is constitutional.December 29, 2015
Music
Guns N' Roses reportedly to reunite for Coachella Festival
Guns N' Roses, complete with Axl Rose and Slash, are reuniting to headline the Coachella Music and Arts Festival and possibly embark on a North American tour, Billboard reported Tuesday.December 29, 2015
Recreation
Police officer calls for security cameras at Fishtown's Shissler Recreation Center
So when vandals trashed Shissler over the Christmas holiday, Fishtown residents reacted with dismay. And a police sergeant renewed his call for installing a video surveillance system at Shissler, which previously witnessed a string of robberies.December 29, 2015
Business
St. Joseph's Hospital to close in March
North Philadelphia Health System announced it will close St. Joseph's Hospital as part of an effort to consolidate operations.December 29, 2015
Police
Camden County Police mourn loss of record-setting K-9 officer
Zero, a German Shepherd who died Monday at age 12, apprehended a New Jersey-record 68 suspects during his time in the Camden County Police Department K9 Unit. After each apprehension, Zero received his favorite treat – a 20-piece chicken nugget meal from McDonald's.December 28, 2015
Courts
D.A. Williams vows to fight decision granting Monsignor Lynn new trial
District Attorney Seth Williams is filing paperwork to reargue the case against Monsignor William Lynn, a convicted Catholic priest who was awarded a new trial last week by a Pennsylvania appeals court.December 24, 2015
Crime
'Tacony dungeon' woman: lawyers forced me to plead guilty
Linda Weston, a 56-year-old Philadelphia woman dubbed by the press as the 'Tacony dungeon' woman claims she was forced by her lawyers to plead guilty to her involvement in a brutal criminal enterprise.December 24, 2015
Crime
Delco man charged with third-degree murder for shooting friend
A Delaware County man was charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for allegedly shooting a friend in what he claims was an accident.December 23, 2015
Weather
Philadelphia golfers taking advantage of mild winter temperatures
Philadelphia golf courses expect busy crowds Thursday, when the temperature could reach into the 70s. But forecasted rain could keep golfers at home until the weekend.Just In
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