Daniel J. Whitman - News of Philadelphia

Daniel J. Whitman is a city government reporter for News of Philadelphia, covering budgets, council legislation, and the everyday impacts of policy decisions. A Temple journalism grad, he’s known for data-driven investigations that turn spreadsheets into accountability reporting.

Dog lies dead beside crashed sedan with dented hood and open door

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Teacher and Dog Killed in Voorhees Township Crash

Daniel J. Whitman January 29, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A 75-year-old special-education teacher and her daughter's dog were fatally injured in a hit-and-run on January 17, 2026. The crash...

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Pinterest Cuts Workforce to Boost AI Focus

Daniel J. Whitman January 29, 2026No Comments

Pinterest announced plans to lay off less than 15% of its workforce, aiming to finish the process by late September 2026. The company cited a need to...

Abandoned shopping cart stands with bare shelves and a crooked Amazon Go sign.

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Amazon Closes Go and Fresh Stores, Expands Whole Foods

Daniel J. Whitman January 29, 2026No Comments

Amazon announced on January 27, 2026 that it will shut down its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar locations and redirect resources toward...

Coco Gauff stands with shattered racquet at her feet and golden light across grassy tennis court after loss.

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Gauff Loses to Svitolina, Breaks Racket

Daniel J. Whitman January 29, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Coco Gauff fell 6-1, 6-2 to Elina Svitolina in a 59-minute quarterfinal. She smashed her racket seven times after the loss. Winner prize...

Christian Dvorak standing on Flyers ice rink with introspective gaze and a lone puck under muted lighting

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Flyers Lose 4-0 to Islanders Amid Defensive Lapses

Daniel J. Whitman January 28, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Flyers fell 4-0 to the New York Islanders, conceding a shorthanded goal in the first period. Head coach Rick Tocchet blamed defensive...

Person sits on couch with coffee cups and pizza boxes while scrolling sleep tracker app on tablet against night cityscape

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Night Owls Face Higher Heart Risk, Study Finds

Daniel J. Whitman January 28, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Night owls have a 79% higher prevalence of poor heart health than the average person. Women with a late chronotype show stronger...

Examining AR glasses prototype with warm light on a minimalist desk and blurred cityscape

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Snap Launches Specs Inc. to Focus on AR Glasses

Daniel J. Whitman January 28, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Snap has created a new subsidiary, Specs Inc., dedicated to developing its AR glasses. The company has been refining the hardware since...

Snowplow truck blazing on I-476 at night with orange flames lighting snowy road and a firefighter in reflective gear nearby.

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Snow Plow Truck Fire on I-476 in Broomall

Daniel J. Whitman January 28, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A snow plow truck caught fire along I-476 in Broomall on Monday evening. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. No...

Tom Brady and Russell Wilson face each other in a split-screen with their Super Bowl rings amid swirling confetti and footbal

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Patriots Face Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 Rematch

Daniel J. Whitman January 27, 2026No Comments

At a Glance The 2025 season saw the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks finish 14-3, earning their respective conference titles. Super Bowl 60...

Tom Brady and Russell Wilson stand back‑to‑back with arms crossed in a golden‑hour glow and Patriots and Seahawks logos.

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Patriots vs Seahawks: Super Bowl 60 Preview

Daniel J. Whitman January 27, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Super Bowl 60: Patriots vs. Seahawks on February 8 Both teams finished the regular season 14-3 Patriots are making their 10th Super Bowl...