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.
September 20, 2017
Court
Preliminary hearing in homicide of Temple student Jenna Burleigh delayed
The preliminary hearing for Joshua Hupperterz, the 29-year-old former Temple University student facing charges for the murder of 22-year-old Jenna Burleigh, has been continued until late November before Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan.September 19, 2017
Police
Police arrest man in 3 child luring incidents in Northeast Philly
A Philadelphia man has been charged in connection with a string of attempted child luring incidents reported last week in Northeast Philly, police announced.September 19, 2017
Addiction
As drug overdose deaths climb, Philly offers free Narcan training
Philadelphia officials are offering free Narcan training sessions to the general public, an effort aimed at reducing the city's skyrocketing drug overdose death figures.September 18, 2017
Police
Child luring incident reported in Lower Bucks County
Police are investigating a report of an attempted child luring on Sunday afternoon in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County – a short distance from Northeast Philadelphia, where six other cases were reported last week.September 18, 2017
Schools
Students, teachers require medical treatment during school emergency drill
An off-site evacuation drill at a Montgomery County elementary school was all abuzz on Monday morning.September 14, 2017
Parks
Stoops temporarily replace park benches at Philly's Washington Square
An art installation asks visitors to reflect on a timeless Philly traditionSeptember 14, 2017
Technology
Priests take the 'good news' to their flock – on social media
More and more, social media is where people engage with one another. So, why shouldn't the church have an active voice there, too?September 7, 2017
Courts
DiNardo, Kratz held for trial in gruesome Bucks County murder case
DiNardo will face a litany of charges related to the grisly murders of four menSeptember 6, 2017
History
Here are the buildings that once towered over all of Philadelphia
The Comcast Technology Center will reach 1,121 feet – higher than any building in Philadelphia. Here's a look back at the buildings that previously reigned supreme.September 6, 2017
Events
Pokemon GO coming to Philly Free Streets event
Pokemon fans who come out to the Philly Free Streets event next month will have an opportunity to "catch 'em all" from Fairhill to Old City.Just In
- Philly woman pleads guilty to voting twice in 2024 presidential election
- Mayor Parker, city leaders make plea to state lawmakers for more funding to help Philly schools
- France's Kylian Mbappé makes history against Iraq in third Philly World Cup match
- Dave Matthews Band to stream upcoming tour on nugs, the live music platform founded in Philly
- FIFA defers to local protocols to decide when to delay a World Cup match for weather-related issues
- How many NL All-Stars should the Phillies have?
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