[2] In March 2008, Coppinger partnered with his friend, John Fitzgerald, to build and publish the website, www.parkwayboston.com, a local news website where parents could find information about local sports leagues and events for their children.

Coppinger stopped working on the site once he announced his plans to run for office in order to prevent any concerns over conflict of interest.

Coppinger's results were strongest in the Boston part of the 10th Suffolk District where 2,461 votes were cast in his favor.

Kelly Tynan, the second place candidate in the Boston part of the district ended up with 1194 votes.

[7] In December, 2011, Coppinger and his friend Keith Barry noticed that West Roxbury did not have any Christmas decorations, so they worked together to raise funds to purchase wreaths and bows and put them on street light fixtures along Centre Street in West Roxbury.