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.

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Breaking News Political News

Capitol Police Report Spike in Threats to Congress in 2025

Emily Carter Reynolds January 28, 2026No Comments

Capitol Police released a new annual report showing a sharp rise in threats against members of Congress and the Capitol Complex. At a...

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Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs Respond to ICE Violence

Emily Carter Reynolds January 28, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei publicly condemned violence by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's internal Slack...

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Northeast Philadelphia house fire kills one, injures two in blaze

Emily Carter Reynolds January 28, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A Northeast Philadelphia house fire on the 15000 block of Wayside Road killed one person and injured two neighbors. The blaze was...

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Political News Tech News

xAI’s Grok Fails Child-Safety Tests, Faces New Scrutiny

Emily Carter Reynolds January 27, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A Common Sense Media study found Grok lacks age verification and safety guardrails, producing sexual, violent, and conspiratorial...

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MLB to test automated ball-strike challenge system in 2025

Emily Carter Reynolds January 27, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Major League Baseball will launch an automated ball-strike challenge system in 2025, allowing two challenges per game. The system was...

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Breaking News Health News

Snow Shoveling Puts Hearts at Risk

Emily Carter Reynolds January 27, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Snow shoveling can make the heart work as hard as a major workout, especially in cold weather. Three Pennsylvania residents died from...

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Breaking News Health News

Cold Alert: Wind Chills Hit Decades-Low, Residents Urged to Layer Up

Emily Carter Reynolds January 27, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Cold temperatures will reach wind chills as low as negative 20°F, risking frostbite in just 20 minutes. Wake-up air temperatures will...

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to Six Years for Child Pornography and Animal Cruelty

Emily Carter Reynolds January 27, 2026No Comments

Introduction A 27-year-old man from New Jersey was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography and...

Kanye West sits with a worn book open showing an antisemitism quote beside a graffiti wall featuring a subtle Star of David

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Ye Issues Public Apology for Antisemitic Remarks

Emily Carter Reynolds January 27, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Ye apologizes for antisemitic remarks, citing a brain injury and mental health issues. He explains a 25-year-old car-accident injury...

Business News Tech News

Obvious Ventures Raises $360M Fifth Fund

Emily Carter Reynolds January 27, 2026No Comments

Obvious Ventures has closed its fifth fund at $360,360,360, continuing a playful tradition of math-inspired fund sizes. The new capital will support...