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.
March 27, 2017
Deaths
David Wood, beloved Elmwood Park Zoo curator, dies at 61
David Wood, a longtime zoologist partly known for bringing a bald eagle to the Philadelphia Eagles' home football games has died, the Elmwood Park Zoo announced on Monday.March 27, 2017
Media
Report: CSN personality Jillian Mele headed to FOX News
Television personality Jillian Mele reportedly is leaving Comcast SportsNet for FOX News.March 25, 2017
Marches
Trump supporters rally in Philly streets, but march comes up a bit short
Dozens of Donald Trump supporters marched through the streets of Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon in an effort to show their appreciation for the president, Vice President Mike Pence, the U.S. military and police officers.March 23, 2017
Government
Sen. Casey: I'll vote against confirming Judge Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., announced Thursday that he will oppose the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court.March 23, 2017
Police
10 arrests in subway station brawl; SEPTA promises stepped-up patrols
Ten students have been arrested for allegedly participating in a chaotic brawl inside a subway station last week, SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel announced Thursday.March 23, 2017
Police
Bucks County baseball coach charged with strangling 12-year-old
Kenneth Irwin, a youth baseball coach, was charged with assaulting a 12-year-old boy during a baseball tryout last month at the Newtown Athletic Club, police announced on Wednesday.March 22, 2017
Events
Joe Biden to speak at American Revolution Museum opening
Former Vice President Joe Biden will speak at the grand opening ceremony for the Museum of the American Revolution next month.March 22, 2017
Elections
Write-in candidate appears to win special election in 197th District — but which one?
A special election is being held Tuesday in the heavily Democratic 197th Legislative District. But a Republican is the only candidate on the ballot.March 17, 2017
Transit
SEPTA proposes fare increases across the board, effective in July
SEPTA riders can expect to pay more come July 1, regardless of how they get around. The transit authority has proposed raising fares across all modes of public transportation. The increases encompass the buses, trolleys, subways and trains operating both in Philadelphia and its Pennsylvania suburbs.March 16, 2017
Religion
A new print publication for Philly-area Catholics would answer a few prayers
Seeking to ensure future growth, CatholicPhilly.com is considering a model from its past. Yes, that would be a printed publication.Just In
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