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.
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.August 30, 2017
Courts
Philly sues Attorney General Jeff Sessions in ongoing sanctuary city debate
City officials have filed a federal lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, claiming new conditions to a federal grant program that require Philadelphia to end its sanctuary city policies are unlawful.August 21, 2017
Police
In a high-tech world, composite sketches still helping police put a face on crime
Police turn to a decades-old tool when current technology offers them few leads.August 14, 2017
Police
Man accused of urinating on Northeast Philly synagogue surrenders to police
An unknown man urinated on the walls and sidewalk of the CBS Community Center and Synagogue in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.August 11, 2017
Politics
Suburban Philly congressman to host traditional town hall
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick will do what many local Republicans have refused – host a traditional town hall.August 11, 2017
Drugs
Report: Number of infants exposed to illegal drugs soars in SE Pennsylvania
At least 1,085 infants born at Southeastern Pennsylvania hospitals in 2016 were exposed to illegal drugs during their mother's pregnancies.August 10, 2017
Allergies
Heavy summer rains portend a potent fall allergy season – but start treatment now
The heavy rainfall Philadelphia witnessed in July does not bode well for people who suffer from ragweed allergies.August 9, 2017
Mental Health
Study: Instagram photos can reveal signs of depression
People with depression tend to post images that are more blue, dark and gray, according to a study published Tuesday.August 7, 2017
Environment
Long derided as filthy, Philly unveils waste reduction plan
Philadelphia's Zero Waste and Litter Action plan was unveiled by Mayor Jim Kenney. It aims to eliminate the use of landfills and conventional incinerators by 2035. And it also includes recommendations for reducing the litter that dirties various streets, parks and waterways.August 4, 2017
Investigations
ATF: Six arsons in three weeks at Center City apartment building
Six small fires have been set within a Philadelphia apartment complex since mid-July, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.Just In
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