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 1, 2017
Petitions
Petition defends Downingtown administrator who sparred with anti-abortion teens
More than 20,000 people have signed an online petition defending Downingtown STEM Academy administrator Zach Ruff, who had a heated argument with anti-abortion demonstrators last month.April 28, 2017
NFL Draft
Selection of Joe Mixon by the Bengals sends mixed message
Three summers ago, Joe Mixon struck a woman with such force that she fell to the ground, her face fracturing in four places. After being selected at the NFL draft, he stands to make millions of dollars.April 27, 2017
Eagles
Eagles fans surprised by selection of Derek Barnett
Eagles fans let out a collective groan, mixed with hesitant cheers and scattered boos, after the Birds selected Derek Barnett with the 14th overall pick at the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia.April 27, 2017
Events
NFL Draft Experience brings thousands to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Thousands of football fans crowded into Center City on Thursday, the first day of the NFL Draft Experience.April 25, 2017
History
Rare, handwritten drafts of U.S. Constitution rewrite document's history
Early drafts of the U.S. Constitution provide new insight into the development of the U.S. Constitution. And, for the first time, they'll be on display together at the National Constitution Center.April 24, 2017
LGBTQ
Mazzoni Center CEO, board president resign amid controversy
Mazzoni Center Chief Executive Officer Nurit Shein and Board of Directors President Jimmy Ruiz resigned on Sunday.April 24, 2017
Colleges
Swarthmore College students begin long sit-in at president's office
The Mountain Justice group has been urging school officials to divest of its fossil fuel holdings for years, to no avail. It plans to demonstrate throughout the week.April 24, 2017
Transplants
Riley Hancey, who received lung transplant in Philly after being denied in Utah, dies at 20
Riley Hancey received a double lung transplant at HUP after being denied one in Utah, allegedly because he tested positive for marijuana. He died at 20 due to complications from the transplant.April 22, 2017
Activism
Activists knock on Main Line doors seeking 'community reparations' for poor
Their efforts are part of a national tour dubbed "The Stolen Land/Hoarded Resources tour" in which poor people walk through rich neighborhoods and ask residents to redistribute wealth or begin a dialogue on the concept of so-called community reparations.April 19, 2017
Transplants
Denied lung transplant in Utah for smoking pot, man gets one in Philly
A Utah hospital allegedly denied Riley Hancey a double lung transplant because he used marijuana. But a Philly hospital stepped up.Just In
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- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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