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.
November 28, 2018
Health News
FDA approves new treatment for some leukemia patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug treatment for some leukemia patients on Wednesday.November 16, 2018
Families
South Jersey family adds three boys on National Adoption Day
The Camden County Surrogate's office finalized adoptions for 19 children on Friday, including the three brothers adopted by Aminah and Dwayne Craig. In any given year, the office processes more than 300 adoptions per year – more than any other office in New Jersey.November 15, 2018
Health Stories
With holidays in sight, laser skin treatments prove popular
Each fall, Dr. Nazanin Saedi sees an influx of patients requesting skin rejuvenation procedures and similar cosmetic treatments.November 15, 2018
Prevention
FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that it will ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars as part of an effort to curb underage tobacco use.November 13, 2018
Amazon
Amazon officially picks Northern Virginia, New York City for second headquarters
Amazon is not coming to Philadelphia. The online retail giant announced on Tuesday that it split its second headquarters, dubbed HQ2, between Crystal City in Arlington County, Virginia, and Long Island City, a neighborhood in Queens borough, New York City.November 13, 2018
Health News
Cooper University Health Care boosts minimum wage to $15
Cooper University Health Care will boost the minimum wage for its entire workforce to $15 per hour, the health system announced on Tuesday.November 11, 2018
Prevention
To combat suicides by veterans, VA turns to an algorithm
REACH VET, an analytics program that identifies veterans at the highest risk of suicide, is among the latest strategies the VA is using to combat a longstanding issue.November 7, 2018
Election 2018
In Pa. legislature, at least 11 Philly-area incumbents lose
In District 2, Democrat Christine Tartaglione ran uncontested.November 6, 2018
Election 2018
Three suburban Philly women headed to U.S. House
In battle for U.S. House, Philly suburbs keyNovember 6, 2018
Election 2018
Gov. Wolf, Sen. Casey gain re-election in Pennsylvania
The top of the Democratic ticket sailed to victory on Tuesday, with Gov. Tom Wolf and Sen. Bob Casey easily winning re-election races.Just In
- Philly airport expects 5% more flyers during holiday season than last year
- Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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