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.
September 1, 2016
Race
As hate groups increase nationwide, six operate in Philadelphia
The Southern Poverty Law Center recognizes 892 hate groups operating within the United States — including six in Philadelphia and two others in the suburbs. The Philly groups advocate a range of hateful ideologies, from white supremacy to religious extremism to black superiority.August 30, 2016
Courts
Lawsuit: At Philadelphia urgent care center, white patients seen before blacks
White patients were seen before African-Americans at a Philadelphia medical center regardless of their time of arrival or medical need, according to allegations in a whistleblower lawsuit decided Thursday in federal court.August 26, 2016
Veterans
Nine months after Veterans Day, family of vets still not in home renovated by Rebuilding Together
The Lee family claims Rebuilding Together Philadelphia failed to complete renovations to their home, leaving them without heat, a completed kitchen or finished floors, among other complaints. The nonprofit says differently, pointing to paperwork that spells out the repairs it agreed to provide the family.August 26, 2016
Baseball
WATCH: Sheep delays minor-league game in State College
A sheep delayed a minor league game in State College on Thursday, when the barnyard animal raced onto the field during the sixth inning.August 25, 2016
Parks
As National Park Service celebrates 100th anniversary, a look back at Independence Hall
The National Park Service turned 100 years old Thursday, a milestone being celebrated everywhere from Independence Hall to Mount Rainier. Here's a look back at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.August 24, 2016
Police
Philadelphia man charged with stealing bikes from Wounded Warrior Project
A Philadelphia man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing four bicycles from the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that provides varied services to wounded veterans.August 10, 2016
Immigration
After arrest of alleged child rapist, Toomey renews criticism of 'sanctuary cities'
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey renewed his criticism of "sanctuary cities" after an unauthorized immigrant was charged with raping a child in Philadelphia last month. He called on Mayor Jim Kenney to revoke the policy, which prevents local law enforcement authorities from adhering to federal immigration orders.August 9, 2016
Education
School District of Philadelphia sees pot of money in undervalued property assessments
The School District of Philadelphia hopes to bolster its revenue by challenging undervalued property assessments and valuations throughout the city. The district is launching a three-year pilot program that will appeal property assessments its consultants believe are undervalued by at least $1 million.August 5, 2016
Courts
Montgomery County gymnastics instructor charged in sexual assault of child
Gymnastics instructor Daniel Jacob Erb, 33, of Hatboro, was charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, endangering the welfare of a child, indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor and related charges.August 4, 2016
DNC2016
WATCH: Hillary Clinton backstage at the Democratic National Convention
The Hillary Clinton campaign offered a glimpse in a short video posted to YouTube on Thursday. The footage captures various personal interactions between Hillary, former President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama, among other politicians and celebrities.Just In
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- Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought
- Eagles-Commanders Week 18 injury report, with analysis
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