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 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.February 16, 2018
Politics
South Philly lawmaker won't seek re-election
State Rep. William F. Keller has decided he will not seek relection in the 184th Legislative District, leaving Harrisburg after 25 years in the General Assembly.February 16, 2018
Investigations
Read entire indictment against 13 Russians who allegedly meddled in 2016 presidential election
13 Russians and three Russian companies allegedly meddled in the 2016 presidential election, conducting "information warfare," according to a grand jury indictment that is part of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation.February 15, 2018
Police
Delco lawmaker cited in 'hit-and-run' crash
Margo Davidson allegedly crashed her state-owned Jeep into another car while driving southbound along I-476 in Radnor Township on Jan. 11.February 15, 2018
Courts
Philly D.A.'s lawsuit tries new tack against opioid drug makers
Phialdelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has filed a lawsuit against 10 pharmaceutical companies, claiming they violated consumer protection laws by deceptively marketing opioids.February 14, 2018
Police
New Jersey officials detail interstate gun trafficking operation
An interstate gun trafficking operation brought a stream of firearms, including assault rifles, from Ohio to Camden, according toNew Jersey officials.February 14, 2018
City Hall
See how your block ranks on Philly's new litter map
A new map details the amount of litter scattered across Philadelphia, a tool that city officials say will help them make data-driven decisions as they attempt to make the city a cleaner place.February 13, 2018
Eagles
Bobblehead of Jason Kelce in Mummers garb could be on the way
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has created a set of 40 Eagles bobbleheads – by far, the largest Super Bowl collection the museum has ever created. And several special edition bobbleheads will be added.February 13, 2018
Eagles
Muddied during Eagles parade, Parkway lawns won't be ready until spring
The Department of Parks and Recreation is still working to clean up the Parkway and estimate damages. But the city doesn't anticipate the lawns being fully restored until May.February 12, 2018
Politics
Jeff Sessions in Philly: Honor Abe Lincoln by upholding letter of the law
In accepting the Lincoln Award at The Union League in Philadelphia on Monday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the best way to honor the presidential great is by "upholding the rule of the law, day in and day out."Just In
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