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.
June 5, 2017
Politics
Pennsylvania clings to pigeon shoots that have nearly vanished nationwide
Legislation to outlaw pigeon shoots repeatedly has been introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature since 1987. But it repeatedly has failed to gain traction.June 1, 2017
Odd News
Old letter found in Philly home tells of U.S. serviceman's devotion to hopeful bride
A six-decade-old letter hidden in a Philadelphia home tells the story of a U.S. Infantryman's faithfulness to the woman he hoped would become his bride.May 31, 2017
City Hall
Philly's soda tax revenue dips in April, looks like city's projections off by millions
Revenue generated by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax fell in April, a decline that left opponents of the so-called soda tax renewing their criticism.May 26, 2017
World War II
Decorated WWII paratrooper recalls 'mayhem' of Battle of the Bulge
Henry Pennock, a decorated WWII paratrooper, recalls the 'mayhem' of Bastogne, the sadness of the Landsberg concentration camp and the euphoria of reaching Hitler's Eagles Nest.May 26, 2017
History
As 'Sgt. Peppers' turns 50, look back at Beatles' concerts in Philly in photos, video
The Beatles played two concerts in Philadelphia, including a September 1964 show at Convention Hall. The set list included "All My Loving" and "She Loves You."May 23, 2017
Education
Is this drawing appropriate for a school art show? parent asks
A student drawing placed on display at a Cheltenham High School has at least one parent saying school administrators should have censored the image.May 23, 2017
Police
WATCH: Vandal jumps from car to car on Philadelphia street
A woman says she awoke to vandals jumping from car to car on her block in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia.May 18, 2017
Higher Education
42 years after giving commencement speech, class president to get degree
Kip Davis was set to graduate from Swarthmore College in 1975. But then he cast aside his thesis, only completing it – and his degree – four decades later.May 17, 2017
Addiction
For students on road to recovery, college program offers a safe place away from parties
Rutgers University has offered a recovery housing program since 1988, long before many other colleges adopted their own programs. It serves as a model for others schools looking to create similar programs.May 15, 2017
Investigations
Penn State student in fatal frat house incident had 'slow, painful death,' says father
The family of a Penn State University sophomore who died in a fraternity pledging event called the actions of some of the fraternity's members "horrific," saying they treated Timothy Piazza as "roadkill and a rag doll."Just In
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