John Kopp

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.

john@phillyvoice.com

September 19, 2017

Addiction

As drug overdose deaths climb, Philly offers free Narcan training

Philadelphia officials are offering free Narcan training sessions to the general public, an effort aimed at reducing the city's skyrocketing drug overdose death figures.

September 19, 2017

Police

Police arrest man in 3 child luring incidents in Northeast Philly

A Philadelphia man has been charged in connection with a string of attempted child luring incidents reported last week in Northeast Philly, police announced.

September 18, 2017

Schools

Students, teachers require medical treatment during school emergency drill

An off-site evacuation drill at a Montgomery County elementary school was all abuzz on Monday morning.

September 18, 2017

Police

Child luring incident reported in Lower Bucks County

Police are investigating a report of an attempted child luring on Sunday afternoon in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County – a short distance from Northeast Philadelphia, where six other cases were reported last week.

September 14, 2017

Technology

Priests take the 'good news' to their flock – on social media

More and more, social media is where people engage with one another. So, why shouldn't the church have an active voice there, too?

September 14, 2017

Parks

Stoops temporarily replace park benches at Philly's Washington Square

An art installation asks visitors to reflect on a timeless Philly tradition

September 7, 2017

Courts

DiNardo, Kratz held for trial in gruesome Bucks County murder case

DiNardo will face a litany of charges related to the grisly murders of four men

September 6, 2017

History

Here are the buildings that once towered over all of Philadelphia

The Comcast Technology Center will reach 1,121 feet – higher than any building in Philadelphia. Here's a look back at the buildings that previously reigned supreme.

September 6, 2017

Events

Pokemon GO coming to Philly Free Streets event

Pokemon fans who come out to the Philly Free Streets event next month will have an opportunity to "catch 'em all" from Fairhill to Old City.

September 5, 2017

Nursing Homes

Veteran's family: Suburban nursing home has 'gross' mice problem

Lucy Gardner found mice droppings throughout her father-in-law's room at Dresher Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center in Upper Dublin.

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