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.
October 20, 2015
Crime
Philly woman receives 300-month prison sentence for sexually exploiting children
A 33-year-old Philadelphia woman was sentenced Tuesday to 300 months in prison for sexually exploiting a 6-year-old child and an 16-month-old infant.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.October 20, 2015
Immigration
'Sanctuary cities' legislation fails in U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday against advancing legislation that would penalize cities that prevent local law enforcement agencies from adhering to federal immigration orders.October 19, 2015
Immigration
'Sanctuary Cities' legislation to reach Senate floor Tuesday
The U.S. Senate is expected to discuss legislation Tuesday that would penalize cities that prevent local law enforcement agencies from adhering to federal immigration orders. But the Republican-backed bill is unlikely to advance beyond debate.October 19, 2015
Politics
Tom Corbett returns to school
Tom Corbett, the former Republican governor ousted last year by Democrat Tom Wolf, is teaching at St. Vincent College and the Duquesne University School of Law, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, which joined Corbett for one his law classes.October 16, 2015
Crime
Two Chesco residents arrested under new animal fighting law
Two Chester County residents will be the first people charged under a new state law that makes it illegal to possess animal fighting paraphernalia, the Daily Local reports, citing the Chester County SPCA.October 16, 2015
Transportation
I-295 ramp to Route 42 closed in Camden County
The Interstate 295 southbound ramp to Route 42 will be closed until 8 a.m. Saturday to permit the installation of test piles.October 16, 2015
Police
Philly police recover female body from Delaware River
The Philadelphia Police Marine Unit recovered a female body discovered in the Delaware River near Penn's Landing Friday night, according to multiple media reports.October 16, 2015
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's credit outlook downgraded by Moody's
Moody's Investors Service downgraded the outlook on Pennsylvania's credit rating to negative Friday, citing a "contentious political environment" that will make closing its structural budget gap difficult.October 16, 2015
Crime
Four men wanted for alleged armed robbery, home invasion in North Philly
Four men are wanted by Philadelphia Police for an alleged armed robbery and home invasion in North Philadelphia, according to 6ABC.Just In
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