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 3, 2015
Crime
Feds: Philly woman tried to join, fight with Islamic State
A 30-year-old Philadelphia woman was charged for knowingly attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger announced Friday.April 3, 2015
Chester County
Chesco principal gets taped to school wall
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School principal Bob Giering challenged his students to raise money for the American Heart Association by participating in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. He ended up taped to a wall.April 2, 2015
Education
Grassroots group sees vast potential for Kensington school
The Media Mobilizing Project released a 10-minute film Tuesday featuring Willard Elementary School's triumphs, struggles and potential. The film is the last of its five-part “Revival From the Roots” series, which follows Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan and education activist (and at-large council candidate) Helen Gym on tours of several district schools.April 2, 2015
Politics
Democratic National Committee taps Daughtry as CEO
The Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz tapped Rev. Leah Daughtry to serve as the chief executive officer of the 2016 Democratic National Convention Committee.March 31, 2015
Courts
Delco board mulling possible DUI court
The Delaware County court system is considering adopting a court for offenders caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.March 27, 2015
Business
ALDI to reopen 30 former Bottom Dollar stores, including five in Philly
ALDI announced Friday that it plans to reopen 30 former Bottom Dollar stores in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including five Philadelphia locations.March 27, 2015
Chester County
Exton Train Station construction slated for July
Construction on the Exton Train Station is slated to commence this summer, state Sen. Andrew Dinniman, D-Chester County, announced last week.March 26, 2015
Transportation
SEPTA will not appeal ruling regarding anti-Muslim ads
SEPTA will not appeal a federal court ruling requiring the regional transit authority to run advertisements displaying anti-Muslim messages.March 25, 2015
Polls
Poll: More Philadelphians optimistic about city's future
A poll released Wednesday by The Pew Charitable Trust found more Philadelphians hold a positive outlook about the city since the Pew began polling residents six years ago.March 25, 2015
Crime
On Camden streets, trying to sell prostitutes on a new life
Camden County Police adopted an initiative that offers prostitutes the opportunity to avoid misdemeanor charges by completing a diversionary program. But most prostitutes don’t accept the offer, police say, instead heading back out to the street to feed a drug addiction.Just In
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- Philly woman sentenced to prison for role in Medicaid fraud scheme totaling $1.76 million
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