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.
June 22, 2015
Crime
Montco man charged in illegal payday loan scheme
A Montgomery County man was charged in a racketeering conspirarcy for allegedly operating an illegal payday lending business, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger announced Monday.June 19, 2015
Drug Addiction
Addiction specialists say injectable heroin treatment aiding recovery efforts
Andrew Kelly has not touched opiates since he spent 18 days in rehab more than one year ago, crediting much of his success to naltrexone, a non-narcotic drug treatment that has gained popularity among addiction specialists.June 18, 2015
Urban Planning
Nutter signs legislation paving way for Gallery renovations
Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation paving the way for the $325 million redevelopment of the Gallery shopping mall.June 18, 2015
Shootings
Philly pastor recalls colleague killed in S.C. church shooting
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Center City is hosting an interfaith prayer vigil at 7 p.m. Thursday in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina.June 17, 2015
Prisons
What are the odds?
What are the odds of that police will capture a pair of fugitives who escaped from a New York prison 10 days ago? One website established overall odds at 1/10.June 17, 2015
Crime and Courts
Stepfather receives 25-50 years in prison for raping child
Judge Gwendolyn N. Bright sentenced a 52-year-old Philadelphia man Wednesday to 25 to 50 years in prison for repeatedly raping a child he and his wife took into their home, District Attorney Seth Williams announced.June 16, 2015
Religion
City and transit officials announce preliminary transportation plans for Pope Francis' visit
Mayor Michael Nutter joined transportation officials in announcing preliminary transit plans for the Papal visit, which will close much of Center City to automotive traffic. SEPTA provided the most detailed plans, announcing altered transit schedules and special fares.June 15, 2015
Water Main Break
After the flood
A 36-inch water main burst on the 500 block of 52nd Street early Sunday morning, forcing thousands of gallons of water into the streets — and homes — of her West Philadelphia neighborhood. Floodwater ascended as high as four feet in some areas, ruining automobiles, soaking basements and forcing evacuations.June 15, 2015
College
From community college to the Ivy League
Four classmates from the Community College of Philadelphia will make the jump to the Ivy League this fall. Their stories differ, but none is less remarkable than the next.June 11, 2015
Crime
Philadelphia man charged with 11 robberies in 10 months
A Philadelphia man was indicted for allegedly committing 11 robberies over a 10-month span, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger announced Thursday.Just In
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- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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