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.

Ex-CFO Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $300K from Closed Philly Charter

Daniel J. Whitman January 10, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Darnell Smith, 52, was arrested Jan. 9, 2026, for allegedly embezzling $300,000 from Khepera Charter School > - Indictment came...

Corporate News Tech News

Anthropic Scores Allianz Deal Amid Enterprise AI Land Grab

Daniel J. Whitman January 10, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Anthropic will embed Claude Code across Allianz's global workforce > - Custom AI agents will handle multistep insurance workflows...

Feature Story Sports News

Naumov Skates Through Grief After Parents’ Fatal Crash

Daniel J. Whitman January 10, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Maxim Naumov competed at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships where his parents last watched him > - Vadim Naumov and Evgenia...

Business News Economic News

December Jobs Miss Caps Year of Weak Hiring

Daniel J. Whitman January 10, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Employers added only 50,000 positions in December Unemployment dipped to 4.4%, first drop since June 2025 ended with the smallest yearly...

Government News Local News

Philly Unveils Anti-Graffiti Blitz for 2026 Transit Hubs

Daniel J. Whitman January 10, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Mayor Cherelle Parker will launch a citywide anti-graffiti push targeting seven key transportation gateways > - Work includes...

Breaking News Local News

Power Outages Sweep Philly as Storm Rips Through

Daniel J. Whitman January 9, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A First Alert storm blanketed the Philadelphia region on Friday, Dec. 19 Wind gusts of 50-60 m.p.h. knocked out power and toppled...

Entertainment News Music News

Bruno Mars Returns: Romantic Tour Hits Philly in 2026

Daniel J. Whitman January 9, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Bruno Mars announces first tour since 2017, stopping at Lincoln Financial Field on September 1, 2026 > - 40 concerts across North...

Breaking News Local News

Car Wedged Under Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-476 South

Daniel J. Whitman January 9, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - A crash left a car wedged under a tractor-trailer on I-476 South in Radnor around 11 a.m. Thursday > - Traffic slowed as drivers...

Business News Tech News

Nvidia Demands Cash Up Front for China H200 Orders

Daniel J. Whitman January 9, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Nvidia now requires full upfront payment for H200 AI chips bound for China > - Orders are non-refundable and locked once placed > -...

Breaking News Local News Political News

ICE Agent Kills Minnesota Mom of 3; FBI Takes Over Probe

Daniel J. Whitman January 9, 2026No Comments

>At a Glance > >- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis fatally shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old U.S....