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 5, 2018
Parades
Villanova celebrates championship with ticker-tape parade
Thousands of Villanova fans lined Market Street on Thursday morning to celebrate the university's second NCAA basketball championship in three seasons.April 5, 2018
Education
Michelle Obama coming to Philly for College Signing Day
Michelle Obama will celebrate College Signing Day in Philadelphia. The former first lady will join 8,000 Philadelphia students on May 2 at Temple University's Liacouras Center.April 4, 2018
Transportation
Changes coming to Center City bike lanes, but some insist on full protection
Changes are coming to the buffered bicycle lanes on Spruce and Pine streets, which rank among the most heavily used in Philadelphia.April 4, 2018
History
In speech at St. Joe's, Martin Luther King Jr. labeled Vietnam War a 'mistake'
Just five months before he was assassinated, Martin Luther King decried the Vietnam War during a speech at St. Joseph's University.April 2, 2018
Business
Amazon wants to know: Can Philly bring the talent?
As Amazon officials visit the 20 sites being considered for the online retailer's second North American headquarters, they reportedly are inquiring about local talent pools.March 30, 2018
April Fools' Day
Two decades ago, Taco Bell convinced America that it had bought the Liberty Bell
Many companies have sought publicity through April Fool's Day pranks. Few have had the success of Taco Bell.March 30, 2018
Business
Business Insider sees evidence piling up for this Amazon HQ2 site
Evidence is mounting that Amazon could select Northern Virginia to house its second headquarters, dubbed HQ2, according to Business Insider.March 28, 2018
Art
Branding agency leaves its mark on Old City
On Wednesday, artists began drawing an anamorphic illusion on the sidewalk at Fourth and Market streets, where the branding agency – named Deardorff – opened its new offices.March 28, 2018
Schools
After $25M gift, Abington to rename high school for Schwarzman
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Stephen Schwarzman will donate a record $25 million to fund the construction of a new Science and Technology Center at his alma mater, Abington High School.March 26, 2018
Eagles
Bobblehead immortalizes Eagles' Jason Kelce as a Mummer
Jason Kelce instantly became a Philadelphia hero when he delivered a rousing speech at the Eagles' Super Bowl parade last month, all while dressed as a Mummer.Just In
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- Ben Simmons is into pro fishing now
- Phillies star Bryce Harper joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic
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