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 10, 2018
Transportation
Are 'dockless' bicycles a fit for Philly?
Camden just rolled out a new program featuring 'dockless' bicycles. Could Philly be next?May 10, 2018
Parks
Philly's Rail Park has an opening date set
The first phase of Philadelphia's eagerly-anticipated Rail Park will open on June 14. Built on top of the former Reading Railroad viadcut in Callowhill, the park will stretch a quarter-mile from Broad and Noble to the 1000 block of Callowhill Street.May 7, 2018
Courts
Fired teachers sue Quaker school for discrimination, defamation
Two former teachers at Friends' Central School are suing the suburban Philadelphia Quaker school, claiming they were wrongfully fired after they invited a Palestinian professor to address students.May 7, 2018
Police
Temple student likely killed by someone he knew, police say
Daniel Duignam – a Temple University student who was shot-to-death on Saturday – likely was killed by someone he let into his off-campus apartment, according to Philadelphia police.May 4, 2018
Recreation
Mayor Kenney announces details for third Philly Free Streets
Philly Free Streets – a burgeoning annual event when certain streets are closed to vehicular traffic – will return for its third iteration later this year.May 3, 2018
Police
Frontier Airlines contractor stabbed to death at Philly airport
A Frontier Airlines contractor was stabbed to death by a co-worker inside Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday morning, according to police.May 2, 2018
Education
Michelle Obama to Philly students: 'We need you to be successful'
Thousands of Philadelphia high school seniors lined up outside the Liacouras Center on Wednesday to celebrate the next step toward their careers. And they will do so with Michelle Obama and more than a dozen celebrities to cheer them on.April 27, 2018
Congress
Congressman Pat Meehan announces resignation
Beleaguered U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., announced his resignation Friday – three months after news broke that he used taxpayer dollars to settle a sexual harrassment claim filed by a former staffer.April 26, 2018
2018 NFL Draft
Study: Football players drafted by Dallas Cowboys gain more social media followers
Football players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday likely will see their social media accounts increase by thousands and thousands of followers.April 26, 2018
Courts
Bill Cosby found guilty in sexual assault retrial
A verdict has been reached in the Bill Cosby sexual assault retrial, according to multiple media reports.Just In
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