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.
February 24, 2017
Politics
Gov. Wolf: GOP health care reform plan is a 'nightmare'
leaders decried a preliminary health care reform plan that would overhaul the Affordable Care Act.February 23, 2017
Race
Philly exhibit: Dr. Seuss-inspired cartoons highlight police killings of black men
The Super Poor Kids infused Dr. Seuss-inspired sketches with depictions of the victims of police-involved killings. Their work will be featured at an art show near Temple University on Friday.February 21, 2017
Protests
'Tuesdays with Toomey' protesters demand senator hold a real town hall
Despite holding a telephone town hall last week, hundreds of people called on Sen. Pat Toomey to hold a traditional town hall during a weekly Tuesday With Toomey rally in Philadelphia.February 17, 2017
Politics
Attention protesters: Toomey's Philly office is moving
Sen. Pat Toomey is relocating his Philadelphia office.February 16, 2017
Race
SPLC: Seven hate groups operated in Philly last year
The Southern Poverty Law Center recognized 917 hate groups operating in the United States last year, including seven in Philadelphia.February 16, 2017
Immigrants
Pew Center research puts a number on Philly's undocumented immigrants
More undocumented immigrants live in Philadelphia than in any of the largest Northeast American cities, except New York City, according to research conducted by the Pew Research Center.February 14, 2017
Police
Accounts of officer with apparent Nazi tattoo are 'fake news,' police tell Philly resident
A Philadelphia resident allegedly received an unexpected response from police when he called the Second District to express concerns over the handling of an officer with an apparent Nazi tattoo.February 13, 2017
Weather
High winds leave thousands without power in Philly region
Thousands of people living in Southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey are without power Monday after high winds affected power lines.February 10, 2017
Pets
This kitty overcame long odds. Who's going to adopt him?
A stray kitten born weighing just five ounces beat long odds to grow into a healthy kitten ready for adoption.February 10, 2017
Politics
Rivals celebrate Philly D.A.'s decision not to run again
FOP President John McNesby praised District Attorney Seth Williams for deciding to step down after his term ends.Just In
- Dog-friendly bar the Boozy Mutt is closing after two years in business
- Looking back at 2025: State budget standoff left SEPTA on the brink of fiscal collapse
- Dry January isn't just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking
- Both pilots in Hammonton helicopter crash have died, police say
- Beyoncé is the fifth musician to become a billionaire. Two others have ties to the Philly region
- Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Grizzlies on Tuesday; updates provided on Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford
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