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 3, 2018
Science
Penn researchers discover secret to ugly fish's hour-long mating hum
Some animals will go to great lengths to attract a mate. The Pacific midshipman fish – an ugly creature that lurks just above the sea floor – hums continuously for an hour.January 2, 2018
Inauguration
New Philly D.A. Larry Krasner: Let's swap jails for schools
Larry Krasner echoed his progressive campaign pledges upon being sworn in as Philadelphia's district attorney on Tuesday morning at the Kimmel Center.December 29, 2017
Winter
Here are tips to prevent frozen pipes in this cold weather
With temperatures in the Philadelphia region expected to stay at or below freezing for more than a week, plumber Joseph Giannone provided some tips aimed at helping homeowners avoid frozen pipes.December 28, 2017
Police
Philly police officer fatally shoots unarmed man who fled in wanted Hyundai
Philadelphia police fatally shot an unarmed man who fled in a car related to an active homicide investigation in Germantown on Wednesday night. But the victim is not considered a person of interest in the homicide investigation.December 28, 2017
City Hall
To save later, Philly homeowners paying 2018 property taxes now
The number of Philadelphia homeowners prepaying their property taxes has more than doubled this December, a surge likely attributable to the tax reform bill signed into law last week by President Donald Trump.December 23, 2017
We Asked You
Which would you rather see in 2018: Eagles win Super Bowl or Philly wins Amazon HQ2?
We asked people strolling through Christmas Village whether they'd prefer an Eagles Super Bowl championship or to see Amazon select Philadelphia for its second headquarters. Needless to say, the love of the Birds runs deep here.December 22, 2017
Puerto Rico
Hurricane couldn't keep Puerto Rican doctoral student from classes at Temple
Ivan Cardona continued his doctorate studies at Temple University despite the challenges of Hurricane Maria. He sought to help his fellow Puerto Ricans in the process.December 14, 2017
Courts
Cosmo DiNardo, Sean Kratz plead not guilty in quadruple murder case in Bucks County
Cosmo DiNardo and Sean Kratz were formally arraigned Thursday in a gruesome Bucks County quadruple homicide case.December 13, 2017
Fires
Fire rips through home of Montco sheriff's deputy, killing his two sons
A fire ripped through the home of Montgomery County Sheriff Deputy Bryan Lukens early Wednesday morning, killing his two sons.December 13, 2017
Transportation
Philly adding protected bike lane on South Street
A protected bicycle lane stretching seven blocks near the South Street Bridge will be constructed by the middle of next year.Just In
- SEPTA is running trolleys to Center City again after completing wire repairs in tunnel
- Mastriano says God told him not to run for Pa. governor again in 2026
- Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
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