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.
August 5, 2015
Crime and Courts
Ex-city workers charged with selling fake SEPTA passes
Federal officials brought criminal charges against a pair of former City of Philadelphia employees who allegedly counterfeited more than 2,000 SEPTA TransPasses, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger announced Wednesday.August 5, 2015
Papal Visit
At least 22,000 papal passes remain unsold
At least 22,000 SEPTA papal passes remain available following Monday's lottery, SEPTA spokeswoman Heather Redfern said. That number could increase after lottery winners receive an email Thursday and complete their purchases. The remaining passes will be sold in person.August 5, 2015
Politics
Report: Kane could be charged as early as Thursday
Attorney General Kathleen Kane could face criminal charges as early as Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation that stems from testimony she gave to a grand jury last year, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported.August 4, 2015
Politics
Christie admits to rockin' and rollin' to more than the rhythm method
Gov. Chris Christie candidly broached the topic of birth control Tuesday, providing late-night fodder two days before the first Republican presidential primary debate.August 4, 2015
Technology
Was hitchBOT's destruction part of a publicity stunt?
HitchBOT might have been the victim of a Philadelphia prank. The destruction of the globetrotting robot created an internet frenzy Monday, leaving Philadelphia as the punchline to countless jokes about its "brotherly love." But noted pranksters Ed Bassmaster and Jesse Wellen — the last people known to have seen the ill-fated robot — might be getting the last laugh.August 4, 2015
Politics
McGinty announces Senate campaign
The former chief of staff to Gov. Tom Wolf announced her Senate candidacy Tuesday in a video posted to YouTube. Katie McGinty will enter a Democratic primary against former U.S. Congressman Joe Sestak, who lost to incumbent Republican Pat Toomey in the 2010 general election.August 3, 2015
FBI
FBI names new Philadelphia head
William F. Sweeney Jr. was tapped Monday by FBI Director James B. Comey to run the Philadelphia field office. Sweeney replaces Edward Hanko, who retired Friday after leading the office since March 2013.August 3, 2015
Papal Visit
Lower Merion awaits specifics on papal visit
Lower Merion Township — where Pope Francis will stay at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary — is hosting an informational meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to update residents on the township’s papal visit plans.August 3, 2015
Technology
Philly techies trying to revive hitchBOT
The Philadelphia tech community is attempting to reconstruct hitchBOT, a hitchhiking robot that met its demise in Old City Saturday night.July 31, 2015
Public Safety
Police warn of gun violence in 26th District
Philadelphia Police in the 26th District are warning residents of anticipated gun violence between two rival street gangs and asking community leaders to help diffuse tensions.Just In
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