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 28, 2018
Eagles
WATCH: Massachusetts town drapes Rocky Marciano statue in Eagles garb
Brockton, Massachusetts Mayor Bill Carpenter paid off the Super Bowl bet he lost to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and dress the city's Rocky Marciano in Philadelphia Eagles gear.February 27, 2018
Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitic incidents rise significantly in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Anti-Semitic incidents jumped by significant rates last year in both Pennsylvania and New Jeresy, mirroring increases seen nationwide, according to the Anti-Defamation League.February 23, 2018
School Shootings
Parkland survivor's speech inspires Montgomery County veteran to turn in his AR-15
After hearing Parkland survivor Emma Gonzalez speak at a gun control rally, John Caruso realized it was time to get rid of his gunsFebruary 23, 2018
Fires
Philly orders demolition Chestnut Street building damaged in Old City fire
The building that caught fire on Sunday in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood will be demolished, the Department of Licenses and Inspections announced on Friday.February 22, 2018
Racism
Philadelphia bucks national trend of hate-group expansion
Fewer hate groups were active in Philadelphia last year, though hate group activity continued to increase nationally. President Donald Trump has invigorated white supremacists, prompting a backlash from black nationalists, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.February 22, 2018
Elections
Brendan Boyle to seek re-election in redrawn Philly congressional district
Congressman Brendan Boyle will seek re-election in the newly-redrawn Second Congressional District.February 21, 2018
Lawsuits
Camden County sues opioid manufacturers, alleging racketeering
Camden County officials say they are filing a lawsuit accusing opioid manufacturers of racketeering, alleging drug makers operated a criminal enterprise as they marketed and distributed prescription painkillers throughout New Jersey.February 20, 2018
City Hall
New phone line allows Philly employees to discuss sexual misconduct
A new phone line is now open for city of Philadelphia employees to discuss any sexual misconduct they have experienced in the workplace, City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart announced on Tuesday.February 20, 2018
Parks
Doomed tree being removed from Rittenhouse Square
A large oak tree that stood for decades within Philadelphia's historic Rittenhouse Square was being removed due to safety concerns on Tuesday.February 19, 2018
Religion
Another suburban Philly school district to close for Hindu holiday
One of the largest school districts in Pennsylvania will recognize a Hindu holiday next school year, thanks to the efforts of a Hindu student.Just In
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