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.
May 7, 2015
Business
Nearly 500 Campbell Soup employees taking buyout
Campbell Soup Co. expects to take a $110 million hit in its fiscal fourth quarter, the result of a restructuring that includes 471 early buyouts.May 7, 2015
Employment
Atlantic County tech company hosting job fair
Linode, an Atlantic County technology company, is hosting a job fair Thursday and Friday in hopes of immediately hiring 10 customer-support personnel.May 7, 2015
Business
Comcast to create 5,500 customer service jobs
Comcast announced Tuesday that it will create more than 5,500 customer service jobs as part of a multi-year strategic plan to improve customer service.May 6, 2015
Police
Man who jumped from Center City hotel balcony identified
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office released the identity of a man who died Saturday after jumping from a Center City hotel.May 5, 2015
Crime
Mothers arrested after unattended toddler climbs onto roof
A 22-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl are facing criminal charges after police rescued an unattended toddler from the roof of a three story home Monday in Northeast Philadelphia.May 5, 2015
Delaware County
Art reproductions to be displayed throughout Media
Twelve high-quality art reproductions will be installed throughout Media as part of "Inside Out," an initiative launched by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.May 5, 2015
Nation
Pentagon: No Texas takeover
The U.S. government is not planning to take over Texas, despite internet rumors claiming a special operations exercise is a covert plan to do just that, according to various media reports.May 4, 2015
Crime
Man allegedly kills brother after boxing match
Philadelphia police charged a 50-year-old Southwest Philly man Monday with stabbing his brother to death after watching the welterweight world boxing championship.May 1, 2015
Protests
Protesters react to criminal charges for Baltimore officers
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in West Philadelphia Friday afternoon to advocate for increasing the state's minimum wage. But the talk of the day shifted to the news from Baltimore, where Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby announced charges against six police officers for the death of Freddie Gray.April 30, 2015
Protests
Hundreds in Philly rally against police violence
Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered outside Philadelphia's City Hall to protest against racial profiling and police brutality.Just In
- Police search for suspects tied to fatal shooting at Chipotle near Temple University
- 'Long Bright River' author is working on her next novel, but don't ask her about it
- New Jersey residents with criminal convictions now can serve as jurors
- These local movie theaters are giving out free popcorn on Jan. 19
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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