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.
April 26, 2016
Primary Election
At Fairmount poll, 'a lot of young voters'
At Fairmount poll, 'a lot of young voters'April 26, 2016
Primary Election
McGinty defeats Sestak to win Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate
Katie McGinty has defeated Joe Sestak and John Fetterman to win the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press. With more than 57 percent of ballots counted in Pennsylvania, McGinty had received nearly 45 percent of the vote to Sestak's 34 percent and Fetterman's 21 percent. All vote totals remain unofficial.April 25, 2016
Politics
Will undecided presidential races boost voter turnout in Pennsylvania Primary?
Historically, each party has determined its presidential nominee long before Pennsylvanian voters head to the polls. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are closing in the Republican and Democratic nominations, respectively, but their competitors are still forging ahead. What impact will that have on voter turnout?April 21, 2016
Crime
Conestoga High School educator charged with having sexual relationship with male student
A teacher's aide and coach at Conestoga High School has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. Christine Towers, 26, of Phoenixville, Chester County, was charged Thursday with institutional sexual assault, child endangerment and corruption of minors.April 21, 2016
Emergencies
SEPTA cop stuck with needle while assisting unconscious man in Upper Darby
A SEPTA Transit Police Officer was pricked by an open syringe Thursday afternoon while tending to a man found unconscious at the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby.April 20, 2016
Elections
Hillary Clinton supporters say her pragmatism, experience resonate
Hillary Clinton, the frontrunner in the race to win the Democratic presidential nomination, will campaign Wednesday at The Fillmore, a Philadelphia concert venue that holds 2,500 people. She brings her campaign to Pennsylvania one day after beating Bernie Sanders in her home state of New York.April 18, 2016
2016 Presidential Race
Hillary Clinton to campaign in Fishtown at The Fillmore
Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, will campaign at The Fillmore on Wednesday – one day after the hotly-contested New York primary. Her campaign claims Clinton will discuss her plans to "deliver results and break down barriers for Pennsylvania families."April 15, 2016
Zika Virus
Camden County woman tests positive for Zika
A Camden County woman has tested positive for the Zika virus, the county health department announced Friday.April 14, 2016
Higher Education
President Obama to address Rutgers graduates
President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address during Rutgers University's 250th graduation ceremony on May 15.April 14, 2016
Animal Welfare
ACCT raising funds to replace kennels, increase adoptions
The Animal Care and Control Team launched a campaign designed to increase awareness of Philadelphia's homeless pet population and to boost funding for the organization tasked with handling those animals.Just In
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