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.
April 30, 2015
Protests
At least two arrested as demonstrators march around Center City
Demonstrators held a rally Thursday afternoon at City Hall to protest police brutality and proceeded to march through the night all over Center City.April 29, 2015
Baltimore Riots
Rally to highlight similarities between Philly, Baltimore
Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to gather Thursday afternoon at City Hall for rally highlighting the similarities between Philadelphia and Baltimore, where riots erupted following the funeral of a black man who died in police custody.April 28, 2015
Delaware County
Media Theatre opens new studio
The Media Theatre opened a new School and Dance studio expected to enhance and expand the theater's programming.April 28, 2015
Public Safety
Could Baltimore riots happen here?
The response to rioting in Baltimore begged questions of Philadelphia, a city experiencing its own tensions with law enforcement. How might the response have differed here? And what protocols do city officials have in place to prevent demonstrations from turning violent?April 27, 2015
Transportation
UberX, Lyft reshaping Philly's transportation scene
The advent of UberX and Lyft is reshaping Philadelphia’s transportation service industry, creating a Wild West environment where authority is ignored as competition rises. Despite the efforts of the PPA, which has fined drivers and impounded cars, the ride-sharing services do not appear to be leaving Philadelphia any time soon.April 27, 2015
Religion
Volunteer registration opens for World Meeting of Families
The World Meeting of Families announced the opening of volunteer registration. About 10,000 volunteers are needed to assist with the event and the ensuing papal visit.April 24, 2015
Chester County
Downingtown High West students develop flood tracking instrument
A trio of students at Downingtown High School West invented a device that enables people to track water levels via Twitter.April 22, 2015
Bike Share
Uber offering bicycle helmets as Indego launches
Uber is offering Nutcase Metroride helmets in exchange for a $10 donation to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Uber will match each donation.April 21, 2015
Delaware County
Delco township bans smoking in parks
Two dozen Springfield parks have been declared smoke-free at the urging of mothers who bring their children to the parks.April 21, 2015
Police
Online fundraiser garners $35,000 for fallen police officer's family
A gofundme.com fundraiser garnered more than $35,000 to benefit the family of Officer Robert Wilson III, who was killed while responding to a robbery in North Philadelphia.Just In
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