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.
November 14, 2017
Recreation
After sidelining top team, CYO football league consents to 'unofficial' championship
A Catholic Youth Organization football league will go without an official postseason champion this year after a group of coaches refused to play the top-ranked team in the playoffs, defying an archdiocesan order.November 13, 2017
Music
Taylor Swift bringing 'reputation Stadium Tour' to Lincoln Financial Field
Taylor Swift will appear at Lincoln Financial Field next summer as part of her "reputation Stadium Tour," the pop singer announced on Monday.November 10, 2017
Transit
Petition urges SEPTA to allow strollers on buses
Lacey Kohlmoos launched an online petition urging SEPTA to permit open strollers after she found it difficult to carry her squirming baby, diaper bag and folded stroller onto the bus – all while being ready to pay her fare.November 10, 2017
Recreation
CYO football coaches disobey archdiocesan order to play rival in postseason
A group of Catholic Youth Organization football coaches are thumbing their noses at an archdiocesan order to include a suburban team in postseason play. That's because they claim Visitation B.V.M. is using ineligible players.November 7, 2017
Elections
Progressive Larry Krasner easily wins Philly's district attorney race
Larry Krasner campaigned on a progressive agenda that seeks to end mass incarceration in Philadelphia. He handily defeated Beth Grossman to win the district attorney race.November 3, 2017
Statues
Rizzo statue to be moved to a new location
The controversial statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo will be moved to a new location, city officials announced Friday.November 3, 2017
Politics
Challenger's mailer links confessed killer Cosmo DiNardo to incumbent mayor in Bucks
A mayoral candidate in Bucks County is attempting to tie his political opponent to Cosmo DiNardo by distributing campaign materials that use a disturbing image of the confessed killer.November 2, 2017
Reports
Anti-Semitic incidents up more than 70 percent in Pennsylvania
Anti-Semitic incidents have increased significantly in Pennsylvania in 2017, according to a report released Thursday by the Anti-Defamation League.November 2, 2017
Art
New-look LOVE sculpture will miss reopening of park
Philadelphia's Love Park will reopen later this month. But it will be without its iconic sculpture, which is getting a new color scheme.November 2, 2017
Running
Philly woman to make dream run in her first NYC Marathon
Nora Allen turned to running to overcome mental health challenges and substance abuse. On Sunday, she'll achieve a lifelong dream by running the New York City Marathon.Just In
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