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.
July 25, 2016
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Startup ice cream company among Philly vendors hoping to bask in DNC spotlight
Hundreds of businesses are providing a litany of products and services to the Democratic National Convention or its myriad related festivals, parties and rallies. The vendors range from merchandise providers to a company tasked with dropping thousands of balloons from the Wells Fargo Center rafters following Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech. They include caterers, florists and transportation service companies.July 25, 2016
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey delegates seek unity, strong message as DNC gets underway
The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Philadelphia with Clinton staffers and supporters stressing the importance of uniting behind the presumptive nominee. But not everyone is in full support of Clinton, as the massive Sanders demonstrations outside the Wells Fargo Center indicated.July 24, 2016
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The PhillyVoice guide to the 2016 Democratic National Convention
What will happen at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Consult the PhillyVoice guide for the skinny on the politics, protests, parties and road closures coming with conventionJuly 21, 2016
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California teen and her father coming to Philly DNC for Sanders
Zenaida Huerta will be among a handful of teenage delegates attending the Democratic National Convention next week. Her father, Henry, also will be at her side, serving as a first-time delegate at age 62. Both will cast their vote for Bernie Sanders, despite Hillary Clinton's status as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.July 19, 2016
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Anti-fracking advocates to march down Market Street prior to DNC
Thousands of environmental advocates will march throughout Philadelphia on Sunday, prior to the Democratic National Convention, urging Pennsylvania officials to ban fracking for natural gas in favor of renewable energy solutions.July 18, 2016
Politics
Political adviser Mark McKinnon: 'I wouldn't bet anything on this election'
On the eve of the national conventions, PhillyVoice caught up with longtime political advisor Mark McKinnon to discuss an election season that has been seemingly everything but predictable.July 18, 2016
Investigations
Philly D.A.: No sexual assault charges filed against Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor
No criminal charges will be filed against Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor, who was being investigated for an alleged sexual assault at Cheerleaders Gentlemen's Club on June 9.July 15, 2016
Crime
Philadelphia men charged with selling 32 stolen guns
Darien Montae Thompson, 22; Omar Traik Davenport, 24; and Sekou Maliek Davenport, 21, allegedly sold guns that previously were reported stolen from homes and vehicles in Georgia, South Carolina and Pennsylvania. All three defendants were charged with dealing firearms without a license.July 14, 2016
Veterans
Heroes for Hire: Underemployed Navy veteran seeks management position to advance his career
Michael Stevko, 35, of Philadelphia, is among thousands of under- or unemployed veterans looking for work. Equipped with a master's degree in Public Policy Management from Georgetown University, Stevko is hoping to land an administrative management position at a Philadelphia-area employer ready to take advantage of his varied administrative and political experiences.July 14, 2016
Workplace
Jefferson Health firing underscores workplace challenges in a social-media world
The termination of a Thomas Jefferson University Hospital employee for posting racially-charged comments on Facebook underscores an ongoing challenge faced by employers. What reflection do the social media postings of employees cast upon the employer? And how are employees expected to conduct themselves online?Just In
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