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.
April 18, 2017
History
30 years ago, One Liberty Place reshaped the Philadelphia skyline for all time
Three decades ago, One Liberty Place surpassed the William Penn statue atop City Hall, a perch long viewed as sacrosanct. Now, the Philadelphia skyline is changing again.April 17, 2017
Labor
Philly teacher wants to air contract dispute at NFL draft
George Bezanis wants to fly a banner bemoaning stagnant teacher wagesApril 11, 2017
Veterans
Philadelphia Marines persevere on path to civilian careers
Former Marines Anthony Pandiscio and Zenas Pak are training to become software specialists as they confront the challenges of transitioning to civilian life.April 10, 2017
History
Washington Square: From mass graves to mass media
The history of Washington Square is an often somber story that includes the burials of thousands of American Revolution soldiers, Yellow Fever victims and Philadelphia's early black population.April 7, 2017
Education
Curtis Institute digitizing library of historic recordings
The Curtis Institute of Music is preserving its historic collection of musical recordings on the Preservica cloud service.April 6, 2017
Police
Philly police OT soars amid political protests, special events
Philadelphia Police soared past their overtime budget during the first six months of the fiscal year, a period that included the Democratic National Convention, concerts on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and myriad protests.April 3, 2017
Police
SEPTA: Body cameras have reduced excessive force complaints from suspects
Injuries to SEPTA police officers and criminal suspects declined sharply declined in the first six months that transit officers began wearing body cameras, according to an audit released Monday.March 31, 2017
Controversies
WATCH: Bin Laden killer: Tweeting Drexel professor 'a blowhard'
The Navy SEAL credited with killing Osama Bin Laden is among those who took offense when a Drexel University professor tweeted his disgust about an airline passenger giving up a first-class seat to an American military serviceman.March 30, 2017
Good Samaritan
Honesty pays for Delco man who found $15,000 left in bag on road
A Delaware County man will get to keep $15,200 he found in Upper Darby last year while driving home from work.March 29, 2017
Business
Former Eagle Lito Sheppard wants to build medical marijuana facility in Delaware County
Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard is leading the investment group Laso Therapeutics seeking to construct a medical marijuana grower and processor facility in Chester, Delaware County.Just In
- Delaware County police chief placed on leave over a work schedule dispute, lawyer says
- New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods
- Surveillance footage shows suspect wanted for Roxborough High School vandalism, police say
- The Shops at Liberty Place in Center City are up for sale
- Sixers power ranking roundup: With another climb happening, who should be the fifth starter?
- My dad is gone, I'll just keep swinging
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