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 6, 2015
Transportation
Bicyclists: Greater enforcement needed to clear cars from their lanes
Not only do the blocked lanes present an inconvenience, but bicyclists say they also constitute a public safety issue. And it’s an issue bikers say the city must better enforce as Philadelphia aims to become more bicycle friendly.September 30, 2015
Crime
Montco men charged in assault of Korean War vet
Two Montgomery County men were charged Tuesday in the beating an 81-year-old Korean War veteran during a home invasion in West Vincent Township, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced.September 28, 2015
Papal Visit
World Meeting of Families apologizes to Juanes
The World Meeting of Families apologized Monday to Latin American superstar Juanes, whose performance Saturday at the Festival of Families came shortly after Pope Francis left the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.September 27, 2015
Papal Mass
Tears of joy: Emotional papal Mass leaves pilgrims in awe
Thousands of Catholic pilgrims were awestruck by Pope Francis and the exuberant, multinational crowd that gathered Sunday on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to celebrate the largest public Mass in Philadelphia since Pope John Paul II visited in 1979.September 26, 2015
Pope in Philly
At Mass, pilgrims feel blessed to witness pope's message of love and inspiration
Pope Francis commenced his two-day visit to Philadelphia by holding a Votive Mass for clergy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.September 26, 2015
Pope in Philly
On the Parkway, tens of thousands get to glimpse Francis
With Pope Francis preparing to head back to the Benjamin Franklin for the Festival of Families, those waiting for him are holding out for a good view of the pontiff.September 26, 2015
Religion
Transcript of Pope Francis' homily at Basilica Mass
The following is a transcript of Pope Francis' prepared homily at the Votive Mass held Saturday morning at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.September 25, 2015
Religion
Toledo bishop enjoying Philly homecoming for papal visit
Bishop Daniel Thomas brought 150 pilgrims from the Diocese of Toledo, where he was appointed bishop in August 2014, to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and the papal visit.September 25, 2015
WMOF2015
Professor: Redefining marriage drives 'a wedge' between civil and religious definitions
Douglas Farrow, a Canadian professor broached the topic of marriage Friday at the World Meeting of Families, asking a crowd of more than 200 pilgrims whether marriage can be defined however society pleases.September 24, 2015
Pope in Philly
World Meeting of Families pilgrims buzzing with anticipation for Francis' arrival
Excitement over the papal visit abounded among the Catholic pilgrims that gathered crammed into the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the World Meeting of Families.Just In
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