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 16, 2015
Crime
Montco taxi worker allegedly shoots boss
A Montco Suburban Taxi worker allegedly shot his boss around 1:30 p.m. Friday at the company's office in Glenside, Montgomery County, 6ABC reports.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
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 15, 2015
Crime
Philly FBI recovers two sex trafficking victims as part of national campaign
The FBI's Philadelphia Division recovered two underage sex trafficking victims and two pimps as part of a national operation spearheaded by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.October 15, 2015
Health News
Inflatable breasts draw eyes, people to wellness event
What's the best way to bring some lightheartedness to a subject as serious as breast cancer? For The Goldenberg Group, a real estate developer hosting a women's wellness event Thursday in South Philadelphia, the answer was inflatable breasts. Eye-catching ones, at that.October 14, 2015
Recreation
Phillies break ground on indoor youth training facility
The Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy formally broke ground Wednesday on an indoor training facility that will provide free, year-round instruction for 8,000 youth athletes.October 14, 2015
Accidents
Woman, 91, struck by SEPTA bus in critical condition
A 91-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck Wednesday evening by a SEPTA bus, NBC10 reports.October 14, 2015
Police
Commissioner Ramsey says he'll retire Jan. 7 – 'still in my prime'
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey announced Wednesday at City Hall that he intends to retire at the end of the year.October 13, 2015
Education
Chester school closed Wednesday due to power outage
The Chester Upland School for the Arts will remain closed Wednesday due to a power failure, the Chester Upland School District announced.October 12, 2015
Health News
Crozer-Keystone to be acquired by LA-based healthcare company
Crozer-Keystone Health System announced Monday that it is being purchased by Prospect Medical Holdings, a Los Angeles-based healthcare services company.Just In
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