John Kopp

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 20, 2015

Crime

Philly woman receives 300-month prison sentence for sexually exploiting children

A 33-year-old Philadelphia woman was sentenced Tuesday to 300 months in prison for sexually exploiting a 6-year-old child and an 16-month-old infant.

October 20, 2015

Immigration

'Sanctuary cities' legislation fails in U.S. Senate

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday against advancing legislation that would penalize cities that prevent local law enforcement agencies from adhering to federal immigration orders.

October 20, 2015

Crime

Former Philly grocery store owner sentenced to 30 months in prison

A former grocery store owner received a 30-month prison sentence Tuesday for defrauding the federal food assistance program.

October 19, 2015

Immigration

'Sanctuary Cities' legislation to reach Senate floor Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is expected to discuss legislation Tuesday that would penalize cities that prevent local law enforcement agencies from adhering to federal immigration orders. But the Republican-backed bill is unlikely to advance beyond debate.

October 19, 2015

Politics

Tom Corbett returns to school

Tom Corbett, the former Republican governor ousted last year by Democrat Tom Wolf, is teaching at St. Vincent College and the Duquesne University School of Law, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, which joined Corbett for one his law classes.

October 16, 2015

Crime

Two Chesco residents arrested under new animal fighting law

Two Chester County residents will be the first people charged under a new state law that makes it illegal to possess animal fighting paraphernalia, the Daily Local reports, citing the Chester County SPCA.

October 16, 2015

Crime

Montco taxi worker allegedly shoots boss

A Montco Suburban Taxi worker allegedly shot his boss around 1:30 p.m. Friday at the company's office in Glenside, Montgomery County, 6ABC reports.

October 16, 2015

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's credit outlook downgraded by Moody's

Moody's Investors Service downgraded the outlook on Pennsylvania's credit rating to negative Friday, citing a "contentious political environment" that will make closing its structural budget gap difficult.

October 16, 2015

Crime

Four men wanted for alleged armed robbery, home invasion in North Philly

Four men are wanted by Philadelphia Police for an alleged armed robbery and home invasion in North Philadelphia, according to 6ABC.

October 16, 2015

Religion

Chaput not buying Vatican assurances on sexuality, marriage

Archbishop Charles Chaput is not fully buying assurances that the Catholic Church will not change its formal teachings on sexuality, marriage and the family, according to an op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal.

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