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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Berlin AI Startup Parloa Secures $350M at $3B Valuation

Daniel J. Whitman January 23, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Parloa raises $350 million Series D, jumping from $1 billion to $3 billion valuation in eight months General Catalyst leads round with...

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Anduril Expands to Long Beach, Adding 5,500 Jobs

Daniel J. Whitman January 23, 2026No Comments

Anduril announced Thursday that it will build a major campus in Long Beach, Southern California, where founder Palmer Luckey grew up. At a...

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Stuns: Sixers Pull OT Win Over Rockets

Daniel J. Whitman January 23, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Philadelphia 76ers edge the Houston Rockets 128-122 in overtime. Tyrese Maxey scores 36 points and 10 assists; Joel Embiid posts a...

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Google Reveals Personal Intelligence in AI Mode

Daniel J. Whitman January 23, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Google is adding Personal Intelligence to its AI Mode, letting the assistant read Gmail and Google Photos for tailored answers. The...

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Reveals: General Fusion Secures $335M via Reverse Merger

Daniel J. Whitman January 23, 2026No Comments

At a Glance General Fusion plans a reverse merger with Spring Valley III that could bring up to $335 million into the company. The deal values the...

Breaking News Business News

Reveals Harry Styles’ 30-Show MSG Tour

Daniel J. Whitman January 23, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 30 consecutive concerts by Harry Styles will take place at Madison Square Garden from August to October 2026. The arena is the only...

Business News Health News

Crush It Ventures Unveils $5 Million Fund to Bridge Wellness Funding Gap

Daniel J. Whitman January 23, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Former Dogpound CEO Jenny Liu launches Crush It Ventures with a $5 million early-stage fund. The fund targets underrepresented founders...

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Reveals Philadelphia Schools Plan: 20 Closures, 12 Repurposes, $2.8 Billion Vision

Daniel J. Whitman January 23, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 20 district-owned schools will close, 12 will be repurposed, 8 will be conveyed to the city. The plan covers 307 properties, modernizing...

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Tesla Starts Driverless Rides in Austin, Charges

Daniel J. Whitman January 22, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Tesla has started driverless robotaxi rides in Austin without a safety driver. The rides are now being charged, a first for the...

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Reveals Substack TV App Shocks Subscribers

Daniel J. Whitman January 22, 2026No Comments

Intro paragraph On January 22, 2026, Substack announced a new TV app that lets subscribers stream video posts and livestreams on Apple TV and Google...