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.
December 9, 2015
Crime
Feds: Philly man stole retirement benefits intended for dead mother
A Philadelphia man was federally charged Wednesday with stealing retirement benefits intended for his deceased mother, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger announced.December 9, 2015
Crime
Montco man pleads guilty to charges relating to falling death of roofer
James J. McCullagh, 60, of Meadowbrook, pleaded guilty to willfully violating an Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation causing death to an employee, obstruction of justice and four counts of making false statements.December 9, 2015
Phillies
Phillies to expand safety netting at Citizens Bank Park
The Phillies were among the first Major League Baseball teams to announce that they will expand safety netting at Citizens Bank Park to meet the league's recommendations.December 9, 2015
Development
Philadelphia Land Bank adds first properties
The Philadelphia Land Bank gained its first 150 properties Wednesday when the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation electronically transferred the deeds.December 8, 2015
Business
Deloitte survey: One-third of workers uncomfortable taking time off
A new workplace survey shows about 33 percent of American workers do not feel comfortable taking personal time off or vacation days, one of several findings a Deloitte official says should "serve as a wake-up call" to businesses.December 8, 2015
Public Safety
Are Philadelphia's 'dangerous dog' citations still lagging?
Anthony Cramutolo was walking his family's cockapoo, Oliver, near his South Philly home late last month when a loose dog attacked Oliver, sinking its teeth into Oliver's neck and nearly piercing a major blood vessel, according to Cramutolo's wife, Lorie Henninger. Philadelphia has only nine dangerous dog cases listed on the state registry kept by the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. That pales in comparison to Allegheny County, which has 191 cases despite having 55,000 fewer households. Allegheny County had 157 animals on the list in March The four suburban Philadelphia counties – each with at least 250,000 fewer households than the city – combine for 51 dangerous dog cases. In March, the suburban counties totaled 37.December 4, 2015
NFL
Philadelphia FOP wants off-duty cops allowed to carry guns in NFL stadiums
The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police has joined its national leaders in urging the NFL to rescind its policy prohibiting off-duty and retired law enforcement officers from carrying firearms into stadiums.December 3, 2015
Transportation
Vision Zero conference highlights need to improve Philly's traffic safety
Mayor-elect Jim Kenney was among several Philadelphia officials who highlighted the city's traffic safety efforts at the Vision Zero Philadelphia Conference, hosted Thursday by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.December 3, 2015
Cable
Philadelphia City Council committee passes Comcast cable franchise agreement
The City Council Committee on Public Property and Public Works approved Thursday a cable television franchise agreement that will provide Comcast Corp. access to the public rights of way to operate and deliver cable services for another 15 years.December 2, 2015
Education
Once homeless and hungry, Philadelphia barista seizes chance to succeed
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