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

November 24, 2015

History

S.S. United States saved from scrap heap — for now

by John Kopp

The S.S. United States — the luxury liner docked on the Delaware River in South Philadelphia — has been saved from being scrapped, at least temporarily.

November 20, 2015

Education

Thousands of low-income Catholic students could lose vital scholarships

by John Kopp

Thousands of low-income students enrolled in the Philadelphia Catholic School system stand to lose vital scholarships unless the state issues authorizations to businesses that contribute to qualified scholarship organizations.

November 19, 2015

2016 Presidential Race

Fiorina decries big government before sparse business crowd

by John Kopp

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina pushed for a more limited and accountable federal government Thursday, pledging to end the bureaucratic regulations she says are stifling entrepreneurship and innovation.

November 19, 2015

Gender Neutrality

Philly restaurants must soon designate single-occupancy bathrooms as gender neutral

by John Kopp

Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation Thursday requiring restaurants and other private establishments to designate all single-occupancy bathrooms as gender-neutral.

November 18, 2015

Film

'Daily Show' producer to students: Finding place within film industry takes patience

by John Kopp

Stuart Miller, a producer on The Daily Show, told a group of Germantown Academy students that finding one's place within the film industry can take years. He was joined at a panel discussion Wednesday by film producers Paul Mezey, Susannah Ludwig and Tim McAleer.

November 17, 2015

Philadelphia Marathon

Nutter: Marathon security will remain stringent, but without new measures

by John Kopp

Security procedures at the Philadelphia Marathon will remain as stringent as ever, but the city is not taking any added measures in the wake of the terroristic attacks in Paris last weekend.

November 17, 2015

City Hall

Kenney taps Duane Morris attorney as chief diversity officer

by John Kopp

Mayor-elect Jim Kenney named a Nolan Atkinson Jr. as his administration's chief diversity officer, a newly-created position designed to reduce racial barriers in the public workforce.

November 16, 2015

Drugs

New Jersey legislators hold hearing on marijuana legalization

by John Kopp

Advocates for marijuana legalization urged New Jersey legislators to reverse decades of prohibition Monday, testifying that legalization will bring regulation to an underground industry, boost tax revenue and help end racial disparity within the criminal justice system.

November 13, 2015

Health News

Actress Holly Robinson Peete delivers gift to Center for Autism

by John Kopp

Actress Holly Robinson Peete spent Friday morning reading her book, "My Brother Charlie," to a group of seven children affected by autism. The Center for Autism will honor Peete at its 60th Anniversary Gala Friday night, awarding her its Small Miracles Award in recognition of her advocacy efforts.

November 12, 2015

Cable

Comcast execs laud benefits of potential franchise agreement with city

by John Kopp

Comcast Corp. executives touted the benefits the cable giant provides to Philadelphia Thursday during a public hearing before City Council's Committee on Public Property and Public Works.