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.
December 16, 2016
Odd News
'A Christmas Story' redux: Haverford boy gets tongue stuck to pole in dare
A 12-year-old Haverford boy got his tongue stuck to a pole after accepting a dare on his way to school.December 15, 2016
History
Pew study: What's the most significant historic event in your lifetime?
The Pew Research Center asked Americans to name the 10 most significant historical events in their lifetimes. The results are in.December 14, 2016
Scams
FBI: Phone scammers are posing as federal agents
A phone scam demands threatens potential victims with a federal arrest warrant if they do not make an immediate payment for anything from student loans to unpaid parking tickets.December 14, 2016
Education
From prison to college, student steers his life toward serving people with autism
Ralph Fluellen was wrongfully accused of committing armed robbery and went to prison. It prompted him to move beyond his own criminal history and chart a new course in life.December 12, 2016
Courts
Former Congressman Chaka Fattah sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud
Former Congressman Chaka Fattah was sentenced to prison on Monday for orchestrating several fraud schemes, including using federal funds to repay an illegal campaign loan.December 12, 2016
Corruption
Fattah joins long list of congressmen sent to prison since 2000
In addition to Chaka Fattah, eight other former members of Congress have received jail sentences for convictions on corruption charges since 2000. Here's what they did and the sentences they received.December 8, 2016
2016 Election
'Crazy' decision: Chester County to recount presidential ballots by hand
The Chester County Board of Elections has ordered a hand recount in the presidential race. But election officials do not expect a different outcome.December 7, 2016
Films
Villanova documentary portrays challenges of athletes with intellectual disabilities
A new documentary highlights the challenges that soccer players with intellectual disabilities faced as they pursued a gold medal at the Villanova Fall Festival, one of the largest Special Olympics competitions in the United States.December 7, 2016
Odd News
An Indiana city is about to legalize pinball — But Philly has some arcane laws too
An Indiana city is about to legalize pinball. But before you laugh, know that Philadelphia has some outdated laws too.December 1, 2016
Investigations
Philly cops, ATF release video of person of interest in Center City package bombing
The victim injured when a package bomb exploded inside his Center City apartment told investigators he does not know who would want to harm him, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said Thursday.Just In
- 'Long Bright River' author is working on her next novel, but don't ask her about it
- New Jersey residents with criminal convictions now can serve as jurors
- These local movie theaters are giving out free popcorn on Jan. 19
- City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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