John Kopp

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.

john@phillyvoice.com

November 24, 2017

Police

WATCH: Man swipes tip jar from Philly beer distributor

Police are looking to identify a man suspected of stealing a donation jar from a South Philadelphia beer distributor.

November 24, 2017

Phillies

Former Phillie Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez dies in Havana

Former Phillies pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez died Thursday in a traffic accident in Havana, Cuba. He was 34.

November 24, 2017

Police

Burned body found atop SEPTA train

A male body was found atop a SEPTA Regional Rail train when it pulled into Jefferson Station during the Friday morning rush.

November 22, 2017

Toys

Here are seven of the most valuable Hess trucks

Many people still collect Hess toy trucks. But how much are the ones in your basement worth?

November 22, 2017

Toys

Waiting in line for Hess trucks a Thanksgiving tradition of yesteryear

When Hess released its first toy truck in 1964, few people anticipated that the replica trucks would become collectibles worth, in some cases, thousands of dollars. But by 1995, collectors gathered in lenghty lines each Thanksgiving to purchase the latest edition.

November 22, 2017

Police

South Jersey police department to place undercover officers in Black Friday shopping lines

Things can get a bit dicey on Black Friday, when people gather outside retail outlets to ensure they are able to buy the latest big-ticket item at a fraction of its typical sales price.

November 20, 2017

Fires

Four people feared dead from fire at Chester County senior facility

Four people are still missing and feared to be dead after a fire ripped through a Chester County senior care facility last week, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Monday afternoon.

November 17, 2017

Investigations

ATF investigates huge fire at Chester County senior facility

With the fire still burning in some spots, investigators are unable to determine the origin or cause of the blaze at the Barclay Friends Senior Living Community in West Chester.

November 16, 2017

Running

To Philadelphia marathoners, medals are a 'badge of honor'

Each medal tells a different story – their first marathon, their fastest race or their toughest test. That leaves race organizers with a tall task – designing a medal that will make runners beam with an additional dose of pride.

November 15, 2017

Business

Here are the retailers offering the biggest Black Friday discounts

Department stores like Kohl's, J.C. Penney and Sears will provide shoppers with a higher average discount than popular Black Friday destinations like Target, Walmart or Best Buy, according to a WalletHub analysis.

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