Robert K. Lawson - News of Philadelphia

Robert K. Lawson became a journalist after spotting a zoning story gone wrong. A Penn State grad, he now covers Philadelphia City Hall’s hidden machinery—permits, budgets, and bureaucracy—for Newsofphiladelphia.com, turning data and documents into accountability reporting.

Caroline Kennedy standing before classic American home with presidential seal on wall and golden light highlighting her face

Feature Story Political News

Kennedy Legacy: From JFK to Caroline, the Family’s Enduring Story

Robert K. Lawson December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance John F. Kennedy became the 35th U.S. president in 1961. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis became a cultural icon and later married Aristotle...

Syringe poised for measles vaccination on child

Breaking News Health News

South Carolina Outbreak Pushes U.S. Measles Cases to 2,000

Robert K. Lawson December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 20 new measles cases in South Carolina this week, raising the state total to 179. The U.S. has over 2,000 measles cases this year, 93%...

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Flyers Beat Canucks 6-3, Coach Tocchet Wins in Vancouver

Robert K. Lawson December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Flyers beat Canucks 6-3 at Rogers Arena on Tuesday night Rick Tocchet's return to Vancouver turned into a victory for his new Flyers...

U-Haul truck speeding down a winding Bucks County road with police cars chasing and dust clouds swirling.

Crime News Local News

U-Haul Theft Turns Into Highway Chase: Man Arrested

Robert K. Lawson December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 38-year-old Ryan Laskowski stole a U-Haul truck and crashed it into multiple vehicles. He was chased by Bensalem, Bristol Township, and...

Rob Pike sits at desk surprised surrounded by computer parts and books viewing a holiday email.

Feature Story Tech News

Rob Pike Gets AI Email on Christmas, Responds With Fury

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance AI model sent a holiday email to tech pioneer Rob Pike. Rob Pike responded with a scathing public tirade. The email originated from the...

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Entertainment News Film Analysis Pop Culture

Cameron Blames Alien 3 for ‘Stupid’ Character Kills-Franchise Fallout

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

> At a Glance > - James Cameron calls the 1992 Alien 3 character deaths "the stupidest" decision. > - The 1992 sequel, directed by David Fincher,...

Pregnant woman sits alone in hospital room with soft light from window and empty prescription bottles.

Health News Science News

California Study Finds Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant Women More Than Doubled

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance > At a Glance > - Opioid use disorder among pregnant women in California more than doubled from 0.14 % in 2008 to 0.33 % in 2020. > -...

Political News Tech News

Trump Pat on Musk Signals Political Reboot

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance > At a Glance > - President Donald Trump patting Elon Musk at a White House dinner signaled a thaw between the two leaders. > - The...

Filmmaker sits writing notes with DJI Mic Mini Bundle and studio lights and cityscape near window

Consumer Electronics Deals Tech News

DJI Drops Mic Mini Bundle 53% Off, Becoming the Cheapest Lavalier Set

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 53% off on DJI's Mic Mini Bundle. Includes 2 TX, 1 RX, and a charging case. The cheapest lavalier microphone set on the market. Why it...

NASA Discovery shuttle sits atop torn financial papers and Texas flags with a faint Houston skyline behind clouds

Political News Science News

NASA’s Plan to Move Discovery Faces $150M Cost Hurdle

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Texas senators push to relocate NASA's Discovery shuttle to Houston's Johnson Space Center. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the...