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.

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CIA Traitor Aldrich Ames Dies in Prison at 84

Daniel J. Whitman January 7, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames has died in a federal Maryland prison at age 84 > - Ames admitted receiving $2.5 million from Moscow for...

Entertainment News Feature Story

Michael B. Jordan Went to Therapy After Playing Killmonger

Daniel J. Whitman January 7, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Michael B. Jordan entered therapy after wrapping Black Panther because the role "stuck with me for a bit" > - He used method...

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Julia Roberts Nearly Rejected ‘Notting Hill’ Over ‘Stupid’ Premise

Daniel J. Whitman January 7, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Julia Roberts dismissed Notting Hill as "the dumbest idea" when first offered the 1999 role > - She changed her mind after reading...

Government News Political News

Trump Team Freezes Aid to 5 Blue States Over Fraud Claims

Daniel J. Whitman January 7, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - The Trump administration is withholding funds for child-care, cash-aid and social-service programs in California, Colorado,...

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Masked Duo Smash Lululemon, Escape in U-Haul

Daniel J. Whitman January 7, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Two masked men shattered the front door of Suburban Square's Lululemon with a sledgehammer around 2 a.m. on Jan. 6 > - They made...

Breaking News Sports News

NFL Coaching Carousel: 7 Teams Hunt for Leaders Amid Playoff Push

Daniel J. Whitman January 7, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Seven teams-Ravens, Giants, Titans, Raiders, Falcons, Browns, Cardinals-have fired their head coaches > - Playoff assistants can...

NFL News Sports News

Eagles DC: Dean Set to Return for 49ers Showdown

Daniel J. Whitman January 7, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Nakobe Dean is expected back Sunday after missing two games with a hamstring injury > - The linebacker has 55 tackles, 4 sacks, and...

Election News Political News

Trump Warns GOP: Midterm Loss Means Fresh Impeachment

Daniel J. Whitman January 7, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - President Trump told House Republicans that losing the midterms will trigger another impeachment push > - He is already the only...

NFL Sports News

Panthers Clinch NFC South at 8-9, Host Rams in Wild Card

Daniel J. Whitman January 6, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Carolina secured the 2025 NFC South title with an 8-9 record, their first crown since 2015 > - Three-way 8-9 logjam among Panthers,...

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Philly Man Charged in Deadly Speedway Double Shooting

Daniel J. Whitman January 6, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Jason Bullock, 45, was arrested Monday and charged with murder > - Pablo Rivera Jr., 22, died two days after being shot in the head...