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 26, 2016
Health
Watching the presidential debate could be heart-stopping, doctor warns
Dr. Vincent Figueredo, a cardiologist at Einstein Medical Center, suggests Monday's presidential debate could have the same effect as high-stakes sporting events — increased numbers of cardiac events.September 22, 2016
Religion
A year after Philadelphia visit, Pope Francis remains source of pride, hope for local Catholics
Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia remains a memorable moment for nearly anyone who crammed onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to take part in a Mass. But was it the transformative event anticipated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia?September 20, 2016
Legislation
Abuse victim in 'Spotlight': Extend statute of limitations in Pennsylvania
Joe Crowley, a victim of sexual abuse portrayed in the movie "Spotlight," joined state Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, in Philadelphia on Tuesday to trumpet legislation that would enable generations of sexual abuse victims to seek justice in Pennsylvania civil courts.September 19, 2016
Transportation
Pennsylvania motorists can now legally run red lights — sometimes
A Pennsylvania law that went into effect on Sunday allows motorists to run red lights at intersections where traffic signals are unresponsive.September 19, 2016
Transportation
SEPTA urges riders to be alert after explosion in New York
SEPTA is urging its riders to be in a heightened state of awareness and to report anything suspicious after bombs exploded last weekend in New York City and New Jersey.September 16, 2016
Transportation
Legislation would install speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard
Proposed legislation, House Bill 2233, would create a five-year pilot program to enforce speed limits by installing a speed camera system along Roosevelt Boulevard, a busy Philadelphia highway notorious for deadly crashes. Speedsters caught traveling at least 11 mph above the posted speed limit would be fined $150.September 16, 2016
Events
Thousands of recovered addicts to celebrate on Philly walk
Organizers of the PRO-ACT Philadelphia Recovery Walk hope to match the record 25,000 people who came out last year to demonstrate that people can — and do — recover from drug addiction.September 14, 2016
Utilities
Does your Philly tap water smell like moldy lemons?
The Philadelphia Water Department is urging residents who believe their tap water tastes or smells unusual to contact its hotline so it can be tested to determine the cause.September 12, 2016
Police
Police: Man sends flowers with threatening note to woman's Center City office
A man allegedly sent flowers — and a threatening message — to a woman working at the Mutter Museum in Center City Philadelphia, according to police, who are looking to identify the suspect.September 12, 2016
Transportation
SEPTA pulls repaired Silverliner V cars from rails because of new problem
Eighteen defective Silverliner V train cars that had been repaired and returned – or readied to return – to service have been removed again from SEPTA's Regional Rail system.Just In
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