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

October 10, 2016

Politics

Why Philadelphia is ground zero for Team Clinton

by John Kopp

If it feels like Hillary Clinton or one of her allies is campaigning somewhere in the Philadelphia region every few days, well, that's because they are. Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Bristol, Bucks County on Friday marked the ninth time Clinton or a high-ranking Democrat has stumped in Southeastern Pennsylvania since Labor Day.

October 7, 2016

History

Journeys across America helped secure Liberty Bell's iconic status

by John Kopp

More than a century ago, the Liberty Bell set out on seven promotional tours that helped secure its status as an American icon. But the fragile relic is unlikely to travel again.

October 3, 2016

Religion

Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers post-abortion path to 'healing and mercy'

by John Kopp

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the launch of Project Rachel, a ministry offering counseling services and Sacramental reconciliation to men and women who previously chose to abort a child.

September 30, 2016

Transportation

On Saturday, Uber and Lyft will again be illegal in Philadelphia

by John Kopp

Come Saturday both Uber and Lyft again will operate without the approval of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, which regulates taxi and limousine services in the city. And a funding stream for the School District of Philadelphia will run dry, at least until a permanent agreement is reached.

September 30, 2016

Religion

Philadelphia archdiocese to launch post-abortion ministry

by John Kopp

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is set to launch a post-abortion ministry that provides pastoral counseling and other services to people who chose to abort a child. Archbishop Charles Chaput will detail Project Rachel, a ministry adopted by more than 110 dioceses in the United States, at a press conference Monday.

September 30, 2016

Transportation

State lawmakers to consider bill legalizing Uber, Lyft in Philly

by John Kopp

State lawmakers intend to consider legislation that would permanently authorize ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft to operate in Philadelphia when they return to legislative session in mid-October.

September 29, 2016

Police

Internal Affairs inquiry continues into Philly officer's apparent Nazi tattoo

by John Kopp

An Internal Affairs investigation involving a Philadelphia police officer with an apparent Nazi tattoo continues one month after photos displaying the tattoo spread across social media.

September 29, 2016

Transportation

SEPTA now says normal Regional Rail schedules to resume Monday

by John Kopp

SEPTA will resume regular weekday schedules Monday on its Regional Rail schedules, ending months of modified schedules caused by structural damages to the transit authority's entire Silverliner V fleet.

September 28, 2016

Police

Abington police chief: Media failed to report race of man who urged police to shoot him

by John Kopp

Abington Police Chief William Kelly criticized media organizations for not reporting the race of a 32-year-old black man who allegedly pulled out a revolver and urged police to shoot him late Sunday night.

September 27, 2016

Business

Yuengling sticking with family tradition as beer industry evolves

by John Kopp

Richard Yuengling plans to pass his family's brewing company, D.G. Yuengling and Son, to four of his daughters. That family commitment stands in stark contrast to many of the nation's other major brewers, which have been bought by international companies.