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.
July 31, 2015
Public Safety
Police warn of gun violence in 26th District
Philadelphia Police in the 26th District are warning residents of anticipated gun violence between two rival street gangs and asking community leaders to help diffuse tensions.July 30, 2015
Crime
Police seek suspect who abducted, beat 5-year-old
Philadelphia Police are trying to identify the person responsible for abducting and brutally beating a five-year-old North Philadelphia girl overnight Tuesday.July 30, 2015
Wildlife
Manatee spotted in Delaware River
A manatee has made its way to the upper Delaware River, travelling from Florida to Bordentown City, New Jersey.July 30, 2015
Politics
Nutter signs bill aimed at bringing transparency to 'dark money' campaign financing
Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation Thursday requiring independent organizations to file campaign finance disclosures, an attempt to bring greater transparency to city elections.July 29, 2015
Immigration
Kenney blasts congressional legislation aimed at 'sanctuary cities'
Jim Kenney, the Democratic mayoral nominee, joined the pro-immigration Philadelphia Family Unity Network and representatives of local politicians at a press conference opposing federal legislation targeting "sanctuary cities." Such cities, like Philadelphia, refuse to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests to detain any undocumented immigrant arrested by local law enforcement agencies.July 28, 2015
Police
New Jersey State Police to receive body cameras
All New Jersey State Police patrol officers are expected to be equipped with body cameras to record their public interactions by early next year.July 28, 2015
Transportation
SEPTA announces new sales date for papal visit passes
SEPTA officials announced Tuesday a new online sale date for the special Regional Rail passes required for the papal visit.July 23, 2015
Papal Visit
Security perimeter for papal visit could engulf Center City
Preliminary plans for the papal visit in late September include a security perimeter stretching from Girard Avenue to South Street and from the Schuylkill River to the Delaware River.July 23, 2015
Bill Cosby
Mural Arts Program decommissions Cosby mural
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program decommissioned a North Philly mural that featured Bill Cosby. The mural located beneath a bridge at Broad and Glenwood streets has been covered by a white overcoat. Titled "Father's Day," the mural featured Cosby alongside Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders.July 23, 2015
Minimum Wage
Minimum wage protesters rally inside McDonalds
Two dozen demonstrators demanded Pennsylvania increase its minimum wage while rallying inside a McDonalds Thursday, one day after New York moved to boost its minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 per hour.Just In
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