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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News Report World News

Malaysia Resumes Search for MH370 After Decade-Long Mystery

Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Malaysia launches a new seabed search for missing MH370 after a decade. Ocean Infinity will cover a 15,000-sq-km area, paid $70 million...

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Feature Story Health News

Time Blindness: How ADHD Turns Lateness into a Treatable Condition

Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Time blindness is a core ADHD symptom that makes people misjudge how long tasks will take. Musician Alice Lovatt learned she had ADHD at...

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Entertainment News Music News

Gospel Icon Richard Smallwood Dies at 77

Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Gospel icon Richard Smallwood, 77, dies after kidney failure complications. Eight-time Grammy nominee, known for blending classical and...

Entertainment News Pop Culture TV & Streaming

Stranger Things Finale Drops in Theaters, Fans React

Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Stranger Things finale released in theaters and on Netflix No screener was issued; fans received spoilers simultaneously The show ends...

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Crime Local News

Man Charged After Trying to Lure 13-Year-Old into White Dodge Ram

Daniel J. Whitman December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance A man is charged after attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl into his white Dodge Ram pickup in Upper Darby. The incident occurred on...

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Local News Sports

76ers vs Grizzlies: Season Opener on Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. ET

Daniel J. Whitman December 31, 2025No Comments

> At a Glance > - The Philadelphia 76ers face the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, Dec. 30. > - The game starts at 8 p.m. ET and airs on NBC10 and...

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Crime News Local News

Allentown Arrests Man Who Vandalized Federal Courthouse

Daniel J. Whitman December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Allentown police arrest Deon Gardner, 33, for smashing windows at the federal courthouse. The Edward N. Cahn Courthouse on Hamilton...

Entertainment Film & TV

James Cameron Confirms Fantastic Voyage Remake; Millie Bobby Brown Eyes Dark Park; Ralph Macchio Calls for Karate Kid Reset

Daniel J. Whitman December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance James Cameron confirms a Fantastic Voyage remake is in development. Millie Bobby Brown is in talks to star in Netflix's Dark Park. Ralph...

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Entertainment News TV & Streaming

X-Files Fans Get Free Streaming and 24/7 Channel From Jan 1, 2026

Daniel J. Whitman December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance X-Files will stream free from January 1, 2026 218 episodes across 11 seasons and the 2016 revival 24/7 linear channel launching same...

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Health News Science News

CWD Spreads to New U.S. and Canadian Regions, Threatens Hunters

Daniel J. Whitman December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance CWD has appeared in new U.S. and Canadian regions. Three Arkansas cases and one Wisconsin case confirmed in mid-December 2023. Manitoba...