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Posts by Daniel J. Whitman

I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I
About Daniel J. Whitman

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.

Vintage typewriter showing 6-7 with scattered dictionaries and curious students in dim study.
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Michigan Students Lead 50th Banished Words List with Viral “6-7” Phrase

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance 50th Banished Words List released by Lake Superior State University. Gen Z's viral phrase "6-7" tops the list. 1,400 submissions came...
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Author writing with a glowing book and steaming coffee in a misty dimly lit library
Posted inBook News Entertainment News Literature

January 2026 Unveils a Storm of New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance January 2026 launches a wave of new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles. Notable releases include Charles Stross's The Regicide Report,...
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Zohran Mamdani raising his hand with confetti and cheering crowd while the New York skyline glows behind
Posted inLocal News News Report Political News

New York’s First Muslim Mayor Sworn In With Bold Progressive Agenda

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Zohran Mamdani sworn in as 112th mayor of New York. He vows to pursue a bold progressive agenda as a Democratic socialist. The...
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3-Year-Old Boy Shot in Foot in West Philadelphia Accident

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance 3-year-old boy shot in the foot in West Philadelphia on Jan. 1 Police found a semi-automatic handgun at the scene Child is stable after...
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Toyota Tundra pulling away from a liquor store with a shadowy driver tossing tequila into a duffel bag under a streetlight
Posted inCrime News Local News

Two Men Arrested After Girdle-Covered Tequila Heists in Bensalem

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Two Philadelphia men arrested after using girdles to hide stolen tequila bottles in three December robberies. All incidents occurred at...
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Tyrese Maxey leaps toward the NBA basket with a defender nearby and the Philadelphia skyline glowing behind
Posted inNBA Sports News

Maxey Nears Triple-Double as Sixers Beat Mavs 123-108

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Tyrese Maxey nearly records a triple-double, scoring 34 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. Sixers beat the Mavs 123-108,...
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Robin and Vickie exchange a flirtatious glance with Mike and Eleven
Posted inEntertainment News TV & Streaming

Stranger Things Finale Tomorrow: Fans Rank Couples by Chemistry

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Stranger Things finale airs tomorrow. Fans are ranking couples by chemistry. The list spans from The Wheelers to Robin-Vickie. Why it...
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Wallaby stands triumphantly holding a miniature flag with a blurred Walmart storefront and warm golden light in background
Posted inAnimal Stories Local News

Wallaby Escapes Farm, Saved by Teens in South Jersey

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance 3-year-old wallaby escaped from Lots of Love Farm on Dec. 29 Found the next day at a Walmart on the Black Horse Pike Teens and community...
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Woman holding newspaper with fatality headline about medical malpractice lawsuit and background of cosmetic surgery clinic
Posted inConsumer News Health News Legal News

U.S. Navy Administrator Dies After Cosmetic Surgery; Settles for $2M

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator Lenia Watson-Burton died 3 days after an AirSculpt procedure at Elite Body Sculpture in San...
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Speed skaters gather on shiny ice with arena lights reflecting and Olympic rings on scoreboard as Milwaukee fans cheer
Posted inOlympics Sports News

U.S. Speed Skating Trials Set Final Olympic Spots in Milwaukee

Posted by I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments
At a Glance U.S. speed skating trials for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics run Jan. 2-5 in Milwaukee. 16 events across sprint, middle-distance and...
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