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 1, 2017
Technology
Scores of free Wi-Fi kiosks to be installed throughout Philadelphia
One hundred high-speed Wi-Fi kiosks are being installed throughout Philadelphia, providing residents and visitors with free high-speed Internet access and other public services.October 27, 2017
Police
Roman Catholic placed on lockdown as police investigate South Philadelphia shooting
Roman Catholic High School was placed on lockdown Friday morning as police followed a lead related to the South Philly shooting that left two teenagers dead on Tuesday.October 26, 2017
Government
Philly residents don't like the Streets Department, but are good with city trash collection
Most Philadelphia residents are satisfied with the city's fire department, drinking water and garbage and recycling collections. But they aren't nearly as pleased with the police department or the streets department.October 25, 2017
Environment
Homes shake in South Jersey – but no earthquake, USGS says
Residents across South Jersey reported earthquake-like rumbling on Monday morning. But the United States Geological Survey said nothing registered on the Richter scale.October 24, 2017
Education
New Camden program promises residents free education – and a health care job
The Cooper Health Careers Initiative both places students in a job training program and guarantees employment. And it's free to Camden residents.October 23, 2017
History Mystery
Did Wissahickon hermit have fabled philosopher's stone?
Johannes Kelpius once had something so valuable that he did not want anyone to ever find it. At least, that's how the story goes.October 20, 2017
Events
Philly Free Streets: Here are the road closures and parking restrictions
All that fun at Philly Free Streets requires the road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours. Here they are.October 19, 2017
Business
Kenney: Philly is in 'Goldilocks zone' for new Amazon HQ
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney released the city's proposal to host Amazon's second headquarters Thursday, the deadline to submit bids for a prize that includes 50,000 jobs. "I'd be really disappointed if we didn't make the short list," he said.October 19, 2017
Amazon
Here are 6 cities trying a bit too hard to woo Amazon HQ2
Considered a frontrunner in the bid to host Amazon's HQ2, the Mile High City's proposal is light on financial incentives and heavy on talent and lifestyle amenities, including 300 days of sunshine a year and 348 breweries across the state of Colorado.October 18, 2017
Racism
Former Philly neo-Nazi now fighting white supremacy with empathy
Frank Meeink once espoused the hatred of neo-Nazism. Now, the Philly native works to save people from it.Just In
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