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 15, 2015
Transportation
DRPA restores bridge discount for frequent commuters
The Delaware River Port Authority restored a toll discount for commuters who frequently cross its four bridges between Pennslyvania and New Jersey.July 14, 2015
Civil Rights
Obama calls for comprehensive criminal justice reform
President Barack Obama called for sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system Tuesday, advocating changes in courtrooms, prisons and communities across the country. Obama shined a light on a criminal justice that he said has "a long history of inequity" and "remains particularly skewed by race and by wealth" while addressing about 8,000 delegates at the NAACP's national convention in Philadelphia.July 14, 2015
Civil Rights
What's expected from Obama at NAACP convention
President Barack Obama is expected to push for criminal justice reform when he addresses thousands of delegates at the NAACP national convention around 4 p.m.July 14, 2015
Conventions
Obama shines spotlight on criminal justice system at NAACP convention
Live coverage of the NAACP national convention in PhiladelphiaJuly 13, 2015
Civil Rights
Lawmakers push for criminal justice reform at NAACP convention
A contingent of U.S. lawmakers advocated for legislation reforming the criminal justice system during a legislative forum held Monday afternoon at the NAACP national convention.July 13, 2015
Civil Rights
NAACP president says group can tackle civil rights challenges
NAACP President Cornell William Brooks declared the 8,000 delegates attending the NAACP's annual convention as "giants" capable of addressing the vast civil rights challenges facing the United States.July 10, 2015
Amtrak 188 Crash
Amtrak admits liability for compensatory damages in Philly derailment
Amtrak will not contest liability for compensatory damages caused by the derailment of Train 188 in Philadelphia in May.July 10, 2015
Civil Rights
At Philly convention, NAACP to highlight racial injustice
Few contemporary issues have gripped the nation’s social conscience quite like race relations have during the last 12 months. These issues will serve as the backdrop when the NAACP’s national convention commences Saturday in Philadelphia. Given the tenor of the nation and an appearance by President Barack Obama, the 106th annual convention provides the NAACP an opportunity to send a pivotal message as the 2016 presidential campaigns take flight.July 10, 2015
Civil Rights
NAACP leaders: convention marks a 'historic gathering'
NAACP leaders hailed the lowering of the Confederate flag in South Carolina Friday as they prepared to kick off the civil rights organization's annual national convention in Philadelphia.July 7, 2015
Crime
FBI seeks to identify more child pornography victims
The FBI is asking the public to help identify additional victims of a Florida man convicted last year in an extortion scheme to produce child pornography.Just In
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