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.
September 24, 2015
WMOF 2015
Psychologist offers insight on parenting in a tech-filled world
More than 150 pilgrims at the World Meeting of Families, many of them parents or grandparents, attended psychologist Melissa Anderson's seminar discussion on parenting and technology Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.September 22, 2015
Events
After months of planning, World Meeting of Families finally begins
The World Meeting of Families formally commenced Tuesday with an opening ceremony featuring live music, a welcome from Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput and a Breezer bicycle.September 22, 2015
Religion
Bishop calls on church to confidently proclaim gospel
Bishop Robert Barron urged the Catholic church Tuesday to rediscover its mission to sanctify the world by confidently proclaiming gospel truths during the first keynote address of the World Meeting of Families.September 22, 2015
Religion
Chaput hopes World Meeting encourages Catholic families
Archbishop Charles Chaput said he hopes the World Meeting of Families will encourage Catholic families and equip them with the tools to witness to unbelievers.September 22, 2015
Pope in Philly
How will history judge Pope Francis' visit to Philly?
How might the papal visit ultimately sit among the most prominent, or even infamous, Philadelphia gatherings? Its legacy could be determined by any variety of religious, political or logistical factors.September 21, 2015
Election 2015
Police, firefighter unions say Oh falsely claiming endorsements
Philadelphia police and firefighter unions are calling on Councilman David Oh to remove their names and logos from his campaign website, saying they have not endorsed the at-large Republican.September 17, 2015
Convenience Stores
Wawa to open Center City flagship store on Friday
The newest Wawa — set to open Friday in Center City — features marble countertops, dangling LED light fixtures and indoor bar seating overlooking Walnut Street.September 16, 2015
Urban Renewal
Divine Lorraine restoration breaks ground
City officials formally broke ground Wednesday on the $44 million redevelopment of the Divine Lorraine Hotel, an architectural wonder that has sat vacant along North Broad Street since 1999.September 16, 2015
Papal Visit
Police costs for papal visit remain unannounced
Philadelphia Police will work 12-hour shifts throughout the papal visit, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey announced during a press conference Wednesday. But city officials declined to state the cost of police overtime.September 14, 2015
Papal Visit
Wahlberg to host Festival of Families
Actor Mark Wahlberg will stand alongside Pope Francis when he hosts the Festival of Families on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Saturday, Sept. 26, the World Meeting of Families announced Monday.Just In
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