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.

Breaking News Political News

Walz Drops Minnesota Re-Election Bid Amid Fraud Fight

Daniel J. Whitman January 6, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Gov. Tim Walz ends his 2026 re-election campaign after four months on the trail > - He blames Trump allies for "playing politics"...

Breaking News Local News

3 Cops Save Boy From Icy Pond in Dramatic Sunday Rescue

Daniel J. Whitman January 6, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - A 13-year-old plunged through ice on a Woolwich Township retention basin at 4:25 p.m. Sunday > - Three officers formed a human...

Breaking News Sports News

2026 NFL Slate Locked: 272 Games Set by 2025 Standings

Daniel J. Whitman January 6, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - The 2025 NFL season's final standings locked in the 272-game lineup for 2026. > - Every team now knows its 17 opponents, though...

Corporate News Tech News

Nvidia Drops Robot AI Stack to Own the Android of Robotics

Daniel J. Whitman January 6, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Nvidia unveiled a full-stack robot platform at CES 2026, spanning models, simulation, and edge hardware > - Open models on Hugging...

Breaking News NBA News

Hawks, Trae Young Collaborating on Trade Talks

Daniel J. Whitman January 6, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - Trae Young and the Hawks have opened collaborative trade discussions > - Wizards surface as possible destination around CJ...

Business News World News

Oil Markets Swing After Trump Moves on Venezuela’s Reserves

Daniel J. Whitman January 5, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - U.S. crude rose 0.3% and Brent 0.2% after overnight volatility > - Chevron leapt 10% pre-market; Exxon and ConocoPhillips up ~4% >...

Hands hold tablet with glowing screen and sleek grip-hump design against dark blue gradient

Consumer Electronics Tech News

Paper Tablet Claims World’s Thinnest Slate at 3.1mm

Daniel J. Whitman January 5, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Paper tablet 3.1 mm thin, 2 mm thinner than the iPad Pro. Android-based, priced at $1,500. CES 2026 debut, features an AMOLED screen and...

Lenovo Legion Go 2 console rests on a cluttered desk with glowing screen and SteamOS logos while blurred cityscape fills wind

Consumer Electronics Tech News

Lenovo Cuts Legion Go 2 Price to $1,200 and Swaps Windows for SteamOS

Daniel J. Whitman January 4, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Lenovo drops Legion Go 2 price to $1,200, swaps Windows for SteamOS, and gains up to 10 FPS. New handheld keeps Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 32 GB...

Xreal 1S AR glasses sit on a sleek desk with warm golden LED glow and a vibrant 1200p display and gaming console background

Consumer News Tech News

Xreal Cuts 1S AR Glasses $50, Adds 1200p Display at CES

Daniel J. Whitman January 4, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Xreal 1S AR glasses now $50 cheaper at $449. Display upgraded from 1080p to 1200p and FOV increased to 52°. New Neo hub adds a...

Brandon Johnson holds up his helmet with confetti and a Philadelphia skyline backdrop as Eagles celebrate victory.

Local News Sports News

Eagles Rest Starters, Elevate Hughlett & Johnson for Week 18

Daniel J. Whitman January 4, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Eagles rest starters in Week 18 vs Commanders. Elevated long snapper Charley Hughlett and DB Brandon Johnson. Tanner McKee will start at...