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.
July 4, 2017
Holidays
Thousands endure heavy rain to watch Mary J. Blige, fireworks in Philly
Thousands of people have crammed onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the city's annual 'Welcome America' event, a free concert and fireworks show that celebrates Independence Day.July 4, 2017
Crashes
WATCH: Tractor trailer overturns on Blue Route
A tractor trailer overturned while traveling northbound on the Blue Route on Tuesday – a scary moment that another driver captured on video.July 3, 2017
Politics
Christie: Most of New Jersey's beaches are open
One day after being photographed on a New Jersey beach closed to the public, Gov. Chris Christie defended his actions.July 3, 2017
Transportation
SEPTA to resume checking tickets onboard Regional Rail trains
Regional Rail conductors will resume checking tickets onboard weekday trains departing from five SEPTA stations later this month.July 3, 2017
Drexel University
White nationalist flyers reportedly found at Drexel University
Multiple flyers containing white nationalist messages appeared on Drexel University's campus during the weekend, according to reports on social media.June 30, 2017
Parks
Officials crack down on swimming at popular Devil's Pool watering hole
Wissahickon Valley Park officials are urging people to avoid swimming in Devil's Pool, a natural swimming hole known for cliff jumping.June 29, 2017
Courts
Philly D.A. Seth Williams takes plea deal, to serve up to 5 years in prison
Seth Williams, 50, resigned immediately – and apologized – after pleading guilty to one count of accepting a bribe.June 29, 2017
Law Enforcement
Chester County D.A. rips Conestoga football supporters who deny player hazing
The Chester County District Attorney's Office released a letter on Thursday detailing its investigation into the Conestoga High School football team's hazing scandal. It came as a response to football loyalists who insist it never happened.June 27, 2017
Health Care
Independence Blue Cross to place new limit on opioid drug prescriptions
Independence Blue Cross will begin restricting low-dose opioid prescriptions in July, an effort to mitigate the opioid epidemic. The largest health insurer in Southeastern Pennsylvania will limit such prescriptions to a maximum of five days.June 22, 2017
Media
Philly bicycling mag explores new ways to keep rolling along
SPOKE magazine launched two years ago with a mission to cover the entire bicycling community – from racing enthusiasts to immigrant commuters.Just In
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