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.
June 21, 2017
Environment
Philly becomes 100th city to join pledge combating global warming
Jim Kenney vowed to set Philadelphia on a path toward 100 percent clean and renewable energy on Wednesday when he became the 100th mayor to sign a pledge combating climate change.June 21, 2017
History
The Philadelphia story behind America's first 'selfie'
Robert Cornelius had to remain still for five minutes when he took the first 'selfie' in his Philadelphia photography studio.June 20, 2017
Transportation
Uber debuting new tipping feature
Uber riders will soon have the ability to tip their drivers, a request the ridesharing company is making to satisfy the demands of its drivers.June 20, 2017
Parks
Online fundraiser for Philly's Rail Park soars above goal
An online campaign to raise money for Philadelphia's much-anticipated Rail Park has soared beyond its goal.June 15, 2017
Courts
Andrea Constand tweets video while awaiting verdict in Bill Cosby trial
Andrea Constand tweeted a video of her shooting a mini basketball as she waits for the jury to reach a verdict in the Bill Cosby trial. Constand has accused the comedian of sexual assault.June 15, 2017
Higher Education
Facing budget deficit, USciences announces layoffs, program changes
To meet a $4.5 million budget deficit, University of the Sciences is restructuring educational programs and laying off staffers and faculty members,June 14, 2017
Q&A
Q&A with Daylin Leach: the danger of Trump, a Meehan challenge and those vicious tweets
Pennsylvania state Sen. Daylin Leach discussed the Resistance movement, the 2018 election and his social media presence during a Q&A with PhillyVoice.June 14, 2017
Courts
Philadelphia's soda tax remains legal after Commonwealth Court ruling
A panel of Commonwealth Court judges ruled that the Philadelphia Beverage Tax is lawful on Wednesday, upholding a lower-court decision.June 12, 2017
History
Rittenhouse Square: Philly's prestigious park
Once the site of brickyards, Rittenhouse Square rose to prominence in the 1850s as some of the wealthiest Americans built mansions along its borders.June 12, 2017
Homelessness
Philly mayor: Don't give cash to panhandlers
The number of panhandlers on Philadelphia's streets is increasing, a trend that city officials believe is a byproduct of the opiod crisis.Just In
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