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.
November 4, 2015
Crime
81-year-old Philly man charged in connection to annuity theft
An 81-year-old Philadelphia man was charged Wednesday with mail fraud in connection to an annuity theft, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger announced.November 2, 2015
Politics
Evans to challenge Fattah in Democratic primary
State Rep. Dwight Evans said he will challenge U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, who is under federal indictment, in the Democratic primary next spring.November 2, 2015
Investigations
S.J. toddler's toxicology report comes back clean, father's lawyer says
The toxicology report for Brendan Creato, the toddler found dead in Haddon Township last month, purportedly came back negative.November 1, 2015
Running
Bariatric patients complete their first Run the Bridge race
Laurie Athey, 45, of Monroeville, New Jersey, and Shyra Simone Fullard, 29, of Williamstown, New Jersey, completed the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge race Sunday. It marked the first 10K race the women, who each underwent bariatric surgery for weight loss, ever finished.October 30, 2015
Crime
Double-shooting in Chester leaves one man dead
Chester police are investigating a double-shooting that occurred around 4 p.m. Friday at Fifth and Parker streets.October 29, 2015
Heroin
Narcan gives N.J. woman a second chance at a life worth living
More than two years after overdosing on heroin, Jennifer Barnett, 32, is grateful her life was saved. But a change of heart, not to mention her sobriety, did not come immediately.October 29, 2015
Politics
Twitter helps Christie read NY Times editorial urging him to quit campaign
The New York Times editorial board called Thursday for Gov. Chris Christie to exit the presidential race, arguing the Republican is pursuing "nothing more than a vanity project" while New Jersey sits in trouble. Christie, whose polling numbers are nearly non-existent, took to Twitter to fire back.October 27, 2015
Drugs
Narcan snatches heroin addicts from death's doorstep
Narcan, the brand name for the drug Naloxone, has been used by paramedics for decades to revive people overdosing on heroin, prescription painkillers and other opiates. But as heroin makes its own harrowing revival, many states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania, have expanded Narcan access to nearly anyone willing to carry it.October 21, 2015
Politics
Transcript: Biden's Rose Garden announcement
Vice President Joe Biden ended months of speculation Wednesday afternoon when he announced he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president. Here is the transcript of his remarks.October 20, 2015
Crime
Former Philly grocery store owner sentenced to 30 months in prison
A former grocery store owner received a 30-month prison sentence Tuesday for defrauding the federal food assistance program.Just In
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- Southwest unveils new plane designed for America's 250th anniversary. Its first flight is to Philly
- Hatching of three eaglets in nest at Kerr Park in Downingtown causes area to be blocked off
- Eagles lose a pair of key front office people in Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston
- Taryn Hatcher is giving away her Phillies gear to raise money for the Pennsylvania SPCA
- Phillies prospect watch: Dante Nori continues to mash the ball
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