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 13, 2018
Parks
Philly's Rail Park to open this summer
The first phase of Philadelphia's much-anticipated Rail Park is expected to open in early June after renovations are completed on a 130-year-old railroad bridge, the Center City District announced on Friday morning.April 12, 2018
Politics
Former Kenney communications director 'thrilled' by Paul Ryan's decision
News that Paul Ryan, a 10-term Republican, was opting for retirement elicited a range for reactions across the country. But it was particularly good news for Lauren Hitt.April 12, 2018
SEPTA
Two SEPTA police officers charged with assaulting man
Two SEPTA police officers have been charged with allegedly assaulting a man at the Frankford Transportation Center last year.April 11, 2018
Business
Here's where the next Wawa stores will open in Philadelphia
Wawa opened its eighth location in Center City on Thursday morning, but the convenience chain has even more in store for Philadelphia.April 11, 2018
Education
Before and after: Abington's pledge agreement with Stephen A. Schwarzman
That Abington School District has released details of its agreement with billionaire alumnus Stephen Schwarzman, who has pledged $25 million to the district.April 10, 2018
Politics
At Temple, a drive to engage students ahead of Pennsylvania primary, mid-terms
With the Pennsylvania primary coming up, Temple University students remain relatively unengaged.April 9, 2018
Police
Philly police arrest 12-year-old who allegedly carried loaded AR-15 rifle on the street
Philadelphia police arrested a 12-year-old child who allegedly was walking around Northeast Philly with a loaded AR-15 rifle.April 9, 2018
Social Media
Facebook to notify users impacted by Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook will begin notifying users whose information may have been improperly shared with the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica.April 6, 2018
Transportation
SEPTA lowers minimum for Key Card's travel wallet feature
SEPTA is lowering the minimum amount needed to be loaded onto its Key Cards, the fare system that has replaced tokens.April 6, 2018
Gun Violence
'Town Hall For Our Lives' forums to proceed without local congressmen
Dozens of Congress members have been invited to attend town halls addressing gun violence on Saturday. But none of the Congressmen invited to attend the two Philadelphia-area forums are expected to attend.Just In
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