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.
October 16, 2017
Amazon
WATCH: Philly pitches strategic location in video to Amazon
A coalition pitching Philadelphia as a landing spot for Amazon's second headquarters released a short video Monday touting the city's strategic location.October 13, 2017
Parks
Four features of Philly's upcoming Rail Park
The Rail Park eventually could stretch from Callowhill to Brewerytown, passing both above and below Philadephia's streets. The first phase is slated to open next year.October 12, 2017
Immigration
DOJ to Mayor Kenney: Philly's 'sanctuary' policies violate federal law
At least two Philadelphia policies aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants violate federal law, according to a preliminary assessment conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice.October 11, 2017
Taxes
After Chicago repeals soda tax, Philly union urges Mayor Kenney to do the same
The repeal of a sweetened beverage tax in the Chicago area on Wednesday renewed calls for Philadelphia to end its own so-called soda tax.October 11, 2017
Courts
Judge declines to dismiss retaliation lawsuit against Kathryn Knott, father
A federal lawsuit alleging Kathryn Knott, her father and members of the Bucks County District Attorney's Office retaliated against a Montgomery County woman who posted mocking Internet comments can proceed.October 11, 2017
Health
Pennsylvania sues Trump administration over new birth control rules
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the Trump Administration's rollback of an Obamacare mandate that requires insurance companies cover birth control without a co-pay.October 6, 2017
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court and gerrymandering: what it means for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has some of the most gerrymandered Congressional districts in the country. An upcoming Supreme Court decision could change that.October 6, 2017
Art
Philly now has a mural of raccoon eating a soft pretzel
Philadelphia's newest mural features a raccoon taking a bite from a soft pretzel, thanks to a Port Richmond woman who used GoFundMe to fund the painting.October 6, 2017
Landmarks
Amtrak finally commits to rename 30th Street Station
Amtrak will rename Philadelphia's 30th Street Station after the late Congressman William H. Gray III – a name change that Congress mandated three years ago.October 5, 2017
Public Art
Why hasn't Philadelphia put more women on a pedestal?
Philadelphia boasts hundreds of statues, but just three are devoted to historical women. But there is a lengthy list of women whose achievements deserve recognition.Just In
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- Eagles 2026 draft prospect visit tracker
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