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.
May 15, 2017
Education
After 24 years of classes, WWII vet to receive degree at Villanova
Irwin Medway, 94, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from Villanova University for taking classes at the Main Line school since 1993.May 15, 2017
Investigations
Penn State student in fatal frat house incident had 'slow, painful death,' says father
The family of a Penn State University sophomore who died in a fraternity pledging event called the actions of some of the fraternity's members "horrific," saying they treated Timothy Piazza as "roadkill and a rag doll."May 12, 2017
Technology
Marty McFly's self-drying jacket from 'Back to the Future II' is now a thing
Falyon Wearable Tech has developed a self-drying jacket just like the one worn by Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future II.'May 12, 2017
Government
Toomey: Appoint Merrick Garland as FBI director
Sen. Pat Toomey suggested Judge Merrick Garland replace James Comey as FBI director. Garland previously was nominated by President Obama to fill a Supreme Court vacancy.May 9, 2017
Education
Northeast Philly school launches only all-girl rocketry team to national championship
The Our Lady of Calvary rocketry team is one of just four middle school teams participating in the Team America Rocketry Challenge. And they're the only one made up only of girls.May 8, 2017
History
Centre Square: The heart of Philadelphia
William Penn saw Centre Square as the site for Philadelphia's public buildings. But it took more than 200 years for that to occur.May 7, 2017
Running
Temple runners race down Broad Street to fight dementia
A group of Temple University runners raised $5,800 for ARTZ Philadelphia, a nonprofit that helps people with dementia boost their self-esteem through artwork.May 5, 2017
Education
La Salle program helps autistic students pursue successful careers
Isaiah West is like any college student pursuing a career. But he is doing so with autism, a condition that presents an extra set of challenges.May 3, 2017
Business
Philly entrepreneurs' wearable technology protects women from violence
Yasmine Mustafa was pulled from a bomb shelter as a child in Kuwait. Decades later, she is designing wearable technology to prevent violence against women.May 2, 2017
Police
Anti-gentrification vandals damage luxury cars, new buildings in Philly's River Wards
A large group of vandals damaged luxury vehicles and newly developed buildings in Philadelphia's River Wards on Monday night, according to multiple media reports. They also left behind a banner that read "Gentrification is Death. Revolution is Life."Just In
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