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.
January 25, 2018
Health
The flu has infected thousands in the Philly region – and it's still surging
Thousands of people living in the Philadelphia region have come down with influenza in recent weeks – and the virus may not yet be letting up.January 24, 2018
SEPTA
SEPTA Key Cards could be used on Regional Rail lines later this year
The expansion of the SEPTA Key – which has replaced tokens on subways, trolleys and buses –will be among the several upgrades Regional Rail passengers will experience in the coming years.January 23, 2018
Addiction
Amid opioid epidemic, Philly officials announce support for safe injection site
Philadelphia may become one of the first American cities to open a safe injection site – an area where drug users can take opioids under the supervision of medical personnel and without fear of arrest.January 22, 2018
Police
Hey Minnesota, the Eagles torched your Vikings and Philly didn't burn
Fans mostly celebrated the Eagles' win in the NFC Championship peacefully, if not a little drunkenly. In fact, the Vikings put up more points than Philly police made arrests.January 22, 2018
Courts
Pa. Supreme Court deems congressional lines unconstitutional
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared on Monday that the state's 18 congressional districts are unconstitutionally gerrymandered, a ruling that could heavily impact the 2018 midterm elections.January 22, 2018
Police
The end is neigh: Another fan punches a police horse before Birds' big win
An Eagles fan was arrested for allegedly punching a horse – and the police officer riding it – prior to the NFC Championship game on Sunday.January 22, 2018
Investigations
Report: Before Bucks County killings, Sean Kratz investigated for attempted murder in Philly
Accused killer Sean Kratz was the subject of an attempted murder investigation in Philadelphia that took place months before the slayings of four men in Solebury Township, Bucks County, according to a report.January 19, 2018
Police
Philly police: No random body searches at Women's March
Police will not conduct random searches on attendes of the Women's March on Philadelphia, contrary to social media rumors suggesting otherwise, Deputy Commissioner Dennis Wilson says.January 18, 2018
Amazon
Philly among finalists for Amazon HQ2
Philadelphia is among 20 finalists for Amazon HQ2, the online retailer's second headquarters. Pittsburgh also made the cut.January 17, 2018
Lawsuits
Philly sues pharmaceutical companies claiming they have liability in opioid crisis
Philadelphia is filing a civil lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, alleging they are partially liable for the opioid addiction crisis sweeping the city and nation, city officials announced Wednesday.Just In
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- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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