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.
August 3, 2017
Military
Dozens rally in Philly to honor transgender service members
The rally came eight days after President Donald Trump tweeted his intention to bar transgender people from serving in the military.August 1, 2017
Police
Police might charge man who climbed atop City Hall scaffolding
A man posted video of his unauthorized climb atop Philadelphia's City Hall clocktower. Police are considering charging the man with trespassing.July 31, 2017
City Hall
WATCH: Man climbs scaffolding atop Philly's City Hall clocktower
An adventurous man recorded video of his unauthorized climb atop Philadelphia's City Hall clocktower.July 28, 2017
Events
Here are the details for the next Philly Free Streets event
The 2017 Philly Free Streets event will take place Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cars and other vehicles will be prohibited from traveling on Third and Chestnut streets in Old City, continuing north all the way to Fifth and Indiana in Fairhill. The area includes stretches of Third, Fourth, and Fifth streets and part of Germantown Avenue.July 27, 2017
History
WATCH: The ascent of the Philly skyline
A new video depicts the rise of Center City's 100 tallest buildings.July 27, 2017
Social Media
WATCH: In sequel to viral video, Philly dad catches home run hit by son
In a video that went viral last summer, Devon Fowler surprised his son with a baseball bat. This year, Braheim gifted his dad a ball – using the same bat.July 25, 2017
Police
Philly police locate missing teenage mother and her infant daughter
Lamaya Green, 16, and her two-month-old daughter, Amiliana, were last seen on the July 4 in Philadelphia's Wissahickon neighborhood.July 20, 2017
Immigration
Jeff Sessions will talk sanctuary cities in Philadelphia and protesters will be ready
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will visit Philadelphia on Friday to meet with federal, state and local law enforcement members.July 20, 2017
Police
ALPR – and a bit of luck – helped authorities target Cosmo DiNardo
Automated license plate readers give police an additional tool in their search for stolen vehicles, missing persons and expired licenses and registrations. But they also raise privacy concerns.July 19, 2017
Drugs
D.A.: Super-potent carfentanil killed Chester County overdose victim
Carfentanil, a synthetic narcotic commonly used as a tranquilizing agent for elephants, horse and other large animals, is known as "gray death."Just In
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