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.

john@phillyvoice.com

November 1, 2016

Health

Here's why the election has everybody stressing out

by John Kopp

Depending on your political bent, Donald Trump is either a tell-it-like-it-is political savior or hate-spewing threat to American democracy. Likewise, Hillary Clinton is either the most qualified presidential candidate in recent memory or a deceitful political scion ducking criminal charges. There seems to be no middle ground in the presidential election. And it's stressing people out.

October 31, 2016

Transportation

Talks continue as SEPTA strike deadline approaches at midnight

by John Kopp

SEPTA and Transport Workers Union Local 234 continue to negotiate a new contract, but a strike deadline is rapidly approaching.

October 28, 2016

Education

Gov. Wolf nominates Estelle Richman to School Reform Commission

by John Kopp

Gov. Tom Wolf will nominate Estelle Richman to fill one of the vacancies on the School Reform Commission, he announced Friday.

October 28, 2016

Transportation

If SEPTA workers strike, city offices and schools will remain open

by John Kopp

Philadelphia city offices and schools will remain open regardless of whether SEPTA transit workers strike on Tuesday.

October 27, 2016

Police

Under Wolf's review: Legislation to protect identities of officers in police-involved shootings

by John Kopp

Legislation that would protect the identities of Pennsylvania police officers when they fire weapons is on its way to the desk of Gov. Tom Wolf.

October 26, 2016

Transportation

SEPTA releases strike contingency plan

by John Kopp

With a transit strike looming, SEPTA released a contingency plan for riders who would be impacted by the shutdown of the city's buses, subways and trolleys.

October 26, 2016

Transportation

If there's a SEPTA strike, more will bike

by John Kopp

Bicycling rose by 38 percent when SEPTA workers went on strike in 2009. The Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia expects another increase if Transportation Workers Union Local 234 strikes in November.

October 26, 2016

City Hall

Philadelphia mayor signs executive order banning gifts from lobbyists

by John Kopp

Mayor Jim Kenney updated an executive order Wednesday that restricts gifts to city employees. For the first time, the order specifically list registered lobbyists as prohibited sources of gifts.

October 25, 2016

Landmarks

WATCH: Police release video of suspected vandal at historic Union League of Philadelphia

by John Kopp

One of the twin circular staircases at the Union League of Philadelphia was damaged by a vandal early Monday morning, according to Union League officials.

October 25, 2016

Labor

As SEPTA strike looms, employers developing contingency plans

by John Kopp

SEPTA transit workers have vowed to strike on Nov. 1, forcing organizations across Philadelphia to develop contingency plans. Little has been announced, but prior strikes offer indications.