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.

Hailee Steinfeld speaks on stage with Josh Allen

Breaking News

Golden Globes Shouts Out Bills Win

Daniel J. Whitman January 13, 2026No Comments

Hailee Steinfeld took the stage at the Beverly Hilton Jan. 11 to present an award, and the announcer used the moment to salute her partner Josh...

Maintenance worker stands on railroad tracks with dim train headlights approaching and safety cones warning of danger ahead

Breaking News Business News

Railroad Industry Blocks Safety Rules as 23 Die

Daniel J. Whitman January 13, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Federal regulators have implemented only 5 of 81 safety recommendations since 2015. Track defects and human error caused 3,000+...

Two Nigerian engineers stand back-to-back with African map projected behind them and autonomous drone flying overhead

Business News Tech News World News

Defense Startup Defies Odds, Raises $11.8M to Secure Africa

Daniel J. Whitman January 13, 2026No Comments

A Nigerian defense startup founded by two twenty-something engineers has emerged from stealth with an $11.75 million seed round to build autonomous...

Stephen Graham sits in worn armchair with vintage TVs and VHS tapes showing nostalgic glow

Breaking News Tech News

Netflix’s Adolescence Wins 4 Globes, Season 2 Teased

Daniel J. Whitman January 13, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Stephen Graham hints a second season of Adolescence could arrive "in three or four years" The Netflix limited series swept four...

Young adult holds phone showing Gallup poll results with three fingers raised and soft light from window behind

Breaking News Political News

Independents Surge to 45% as Youth Abandon Parties

Daniel J. Whitman January 13, 2026No Comments

A record 45% of U.S. adults now call themselves political independents, according to fresh Gallup data, driven largely by Millennials and Gen Z who...

NFL News Sports News

Bears Shock Packers 31-27 in Wild Card Comeback

Daniel J. Whitman January 11, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Chicago Bears stunned Green Bay 31-27 in wild card thriller Bears trailed 21-3 at halftime before fourth-quarter comeback Caleb Williams...

Sports News

Lightning Strike 7-2 Blowout in Season-Worst Flyers Defeat

Daniel J. Whitman January 11, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Lightning scored 7 goals, season-worst for Flyers defense > - Kucherov 4 points (2G 2A) in rout > - Flyers missing 4 regulars due...

NHL News Sports News

Lightning Torch Flyers 7-2, Run Win Streak to Nine

Daniel J. Whitman January 11, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Tampa Bay scores seven goals, the most the Flyers have allowed all season > - Nikita Kucherov tallies four points (2 G, 2 A) in the...

Breaking News Local News

Ohio Couple Found Dead, Ex-Husband Charged

Daniel J. Whitman January 11, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Michael David McKee arrested for fatal shooting of Spencer and Monique Tepe Couple found dead in Columbus home on December 30 Two young...

Feature Story Local News

6-Year-Old Writes Picture Book About Drinking Wine

Daniel J. Whitman January 11, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Montclair kindergartner Scout Haskel crafted a fully illustrated cautionary tale titled "The Kid Who Drank Wine" > - The book...