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 15, 2017
Weather
Budding meteorologist shares forecasts with thousands on Facebook
Mike Felt, 19, of Dresher, Montgomery County, began studying the science behind the weather by consuming books, tutorials and documentaries. Two years ago, as a high school student, Felt launched his own meteorology group on Facebook, where he offers his own forecasts. Now a freshman at Penn State Abington, Felt's "Mid Atlantic Weather Center" has grown to more than 11,000 membersMarch 15, 2017
Police
Cops: Brothers' heroin ring blamed for 'widespread' addiction in Quakertown
Bucks County officials say they have dismantled a major heroin-trafficking organization that brought in nearly $1 million annually at its peak and led to "widespread addiction" and numerous overdoses in the Quakertown area.March 14, 2017
History
Logan Square: from public executions to papal visits to world-class museums
The history of Logan Square is as rich and diverse as any of the original public squares designed by Philadelphia founder William Penn.March 13, 2017
Politics
La Colombe CEO sends gift to White House Press Corps
Todd Carmichael, chief executive officer of La Colombe, sent a package of coffee beans with a letter encouraging the press corps as they cover President Donald Trump and his administration.March 13, 2017
History
William Penn's public squares: A slow evolution into modern Philadelphia parks
William Penn set aside five public spaces to be modeled after London's Moorfields. But they took decades to evolve into the modern parks recognized by Philadelphians today.March 10, 2017
Courts
Grace Packer's adoptive mom could face death penalty for girl's killing
A Bucks County woman could face the death penalty if convicted in connection with the alleged rape and homicide of her adopted daughter, Grace Packer. Prosecutors left the option open by filing a notice of aggravating circumstances in the case against Sara Packer.March 9, 2017
Drugs
Philly researcher: Marijuana increases risk of stroke, heart failure
Marijuana use increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular complications, according to a new study.March 7, 2017
Crime
Police: Delco serial rapist may have assaulted more children
A Delaware County man convicted of sexually assaulting children will spend at least a decade in prison. But law enforcement officials are still searching for any potential victims who have yet to come forward.March 6, 2017
Politics
VIDEO: Sen. Toomey answers questions during Facebook live conversation
Event is being broadcast from the CBS3 studioFebruary 28, 2017
Politics
Suburban Philly father to attend Trump speech to fight for Medicaid benefits
Joe McGrath worries that the GOP plan to revamp Medicaid will reduce the benefits his daughter with down syndrome and autism receives.Just In
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