Emily Carter Reynolds - News of Philadelphia

Emily Carter Reynolds is a City Hall reporter for News of Philadelphia, covering budgets, property taxes, and city contracts. A Temple journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative work that traces how policy decisions shape neighborhoods across Philadelphia.

Ryan Coogler standing on the red carpet with a gold statuette beside him and a large screen showing Sinners behind him

Critics Choice Awards 2026: Sinners Leads 17 Nominations, Red-Carpet Starts at 5 p.m.

Emily Carter Reynolds January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance The 31st Critics Choice Awards airs Jan. 4, 2026. Ryan Coogler's Sinners leads with 17 nominations. Netflix's Adolescence tops TV nods...

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Lenny Dykstra Faces New Drug Charges Amid Long Legal History

Emily Carter Reynolds January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Lenny Dykstra faces new drug charges after police found drugs in his vehicle. Lawyer says he was not under influence and the vehicle did...

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Science News Space News

NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Mars Probe on Dec 6

Emily Carter Reynolds January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance NASA lost contact with the MAVEN Mars orbiter on Dec 6 after a fragment suggested spinning. The probe appears to be spinning...

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Political News World News

Caracas Explosions: Venezuela Blames U.S., Declares Disturbance

Emily Carter Reynolds January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft heard around 2 a.m. in Caracas. Venezuela's government accuses the United States of...

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Feature Story World News

Ireland’s New Women’s Christmas Reclaims Holiday Traditions

Emily Carter Reynolds January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Ireland's Women's Christmas on Jan 6 is a holiday on the 12th day of Christmas. The tradition began in the 19th century when women took...

Frustrated driver standing by their car with hands on the wheel and looking at gas prices and tolls on the dashboard during a

Consumer News Local News

New Jersey Drivers Face Higher Gas Tax and Toll Hikes in 2024

Emily Carter Reynolds January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Gas tax in New Jersey rises to just over 49¢ on Jan. 1. Tolls on major roads jump 3% on Jan. 4. Atlantic City Expressway switches to...

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Newborns Arrive at Philly Hospitals on New Year’s Day 2026

Emily Carter Reynolds January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Newborns arrive at Philly hospitals on 2026, from Temple Women & Families Hospital at 12:10 a.m. to St. Luke's at 1:11 a.m. Babies were...

Two children peeking from behind a grown‑up with firepit light illuminating their faces on a lawn in darkness with shadows

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Flash Fire at Berkeley Firepit Leaves Seven Children Injured

Emily Carter Reynolds January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 7 children were burned in a flash fire at an outdoor firepit outside a home in Berkeley Township, NJ. 3 children were briefly...

Person holding stack of unpaid medical bills with wallet showing 114% premium increase near blurred American flag

Health News Political News

ACA Subsidies Expire, Pushing Premiums 114% Higher for 20M+ Enrollees

Emily Carter Reynolds January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Expanded subsidies expired overnight, raising costs for millions. Premiums for 20 million subsidized enrollees projected to rise 114 %...

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New Year’s Day Triple Shooting in Philadelphia Leaves Two Dead

Emily Carter Reynolds January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Triple shooting on New Year's Day in Philadelphia left two men dead and a third hospitalized. Police responded at 11:13 a.m. on the 7100...