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.
February 26, 2015
Internet
U.S. regulators pass new Internet rules
Proponents say they want a fairer internet, opponents see rising costFebruary 25, 2015
Privacy
No-fly zone prevents drones from invading residential airspace
Aviation fanatic Ben Marcus founded NoFlyZone.org, a website where people can join a list preventing certain drones from flying over their property. More than 20,000 people have signed up since the website launched two weeks ago.February 23, 2015
Crime
Anastasia breaks down myths of Mafia, Gottis
Mafia reporter George Anastasia attempted to debunk the myths of loyalty and honor among the mob in his latest book, "Gotti's Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti and the Demise of the American Mafia."February 23, 2015
Homelessness
Camden County unveils initiative to reduce homelessness
A coalition of government agencies, healthcare providers and housing groups committed Monday to kick-start Housing First, an initiative that provides homeless individuals permanent rental housing and then provides them with case management and social services as needed.February 20, 2015
Politics
Gov. Tom Wolf appoints union leader to Regional Port Authority board
Union leader John Doughtery has been appointed to the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority by Gov. Tom Wolf.February 19, 2015
Politics
New mayoral candidate launches bid at quasi strip club
Juan Rodriguez announced his bid for mayor at a North Philadelphia nightclub featuring a metal pole, according to Philly.com. His campaign treasurer said the venue is not a strip club but did not know the pole's use.February 19, 2015
Investigations
10 years later, FBI still searching for leads to missing couple
The FBI is renewing its investigation into the disappearance of Richard Petrone and Danielle Imbo. The couple went missing after leaving a South Street bar 10 years ago. The case, which has long gone cold, has baffled investigators.February 19, 2015
Crime and Courts
Former Delco state House candidate accepts plea deal
Vince Rongione, a Democratic who lost an open seat race to Republican Jamie Santora in the 163rd Legislative District last November, accepted a plea deal Wednesday on charges of unlawful voting and false statements.February 18, 2015
Neighborhoods
Gentrification widespread in Philadelphia
Nearly 29 percent of Philadelphia’s low-income census tracts experienced gentrification between 2000 and 2013, according to a study released by Governing magazine. That figure ranked 12th among the 50 largest cities in the United States.February 18, 2015
Education
SRC approves five charter schools
The School Reform Commission approved five charter schools on Wednesday night, rejecting 34 other charter applicants.Just In
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- Police search for suspects tied to fatal shooting at Chipotle near Temple University
- Philly woman sentenced to prison for role in Medicaid fraud scheme totaling $1.76 million
- Mount Moriah Cemetery seeks donations to beef up security after grave-robbing spree
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