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 10, 2017
Politics
Seth Williams will not run for third term as Philadelphia district attorney
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams will not run for re-election to a third term as the city's top prosecutor, he said Friday.February 3, 2017
Police
Adoptive mother facing more charges in Grace Packer killing
A Bucks County woman accused of participating in the rape and murder of her adopted daughter is facing additional criminal charges, according to court records.February 3, 2017
Protests
Toomey addresses weekly demonstrations: 'People are free to protest'
Senator Pat Toomey addressed the weekly protests that have occurred outside his Philadelphia office, saying his staff has repeatedly met with them and will continue to do so.February 2, 2017
Videos
Filmmaker's drone captures aerial views of Delco
A Delaware County filmmaker spent more than two months using a drone to capture the diversity of the suburban Philadelphia county. The result, a video dubbed "Straight Outta Delco," includes beautiful aerial shots showcasing many of Delco's landmarks, landscapes and people.February 2, 2017
Events
Petition urges city to revive canceled Manayunk bike race
The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic has been brought back from the dead before. Racing enthusiasts are hoping it can be revived yet again.February 1, 2017
Politics
Toomey believes DeVos is a 'great pick,' spokeswoman says
Two Republican senators say might not support Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary, leaving the Michigan billionaire's appointment to President Donald Trump's cabinet in doubt. But Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey won't join their opposition.January 31, 2017
Police
Internal Affairs investigation clears Philly police officer with apparent Nazi tattoo
An Internal Affairs investigation found a Philadelphia police officer did not violate any department policies by having an apparent Nazi tattoo on his left arm.January 30, 2017
Immigration
Sen. Toomey critical of Trump's travel ban as 'too broad, poorly explained'
Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey criticized the execution of President Donald Trump's controversial order that temporarily bans immigrants from seven Middle East countries as "flawed," saying it was "too broad and poorly explained."January 30, 2017
Immigration
Thousands of dollars raised to fly Syrian family back to Philly
An online fundraiser has raised thousands of dollars to aid a Syrian family adversely affected by the immigration order President Donald Trump signed last week.January 27, 2017
Courts
Engineer sues Amtrak, claims derailed Philly train was 'under attack by projectiles'
The engineer operating the Amtrak train that derailed in North Philadelphia two years ago, killing eight passengers, is suing the railroad.Just In
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