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.

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NFL 2026 Hiring Spree: Nine New Head Coaches Take Charge

Robert K. Lawson January 19, 2026No Comments

The NFL's annual coaching carousel spun into overdrive this offseason, with nine franchises hiring new head coaches and multiple teams reshuffling...

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Startup Survives 12-Hour Rain Drive to Debut at CES

Robert K. Lawson January 19, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Bucket Robotics drove a rented Hyundai Santa Fe 12 hours through rain to reach CES 2026 The YC-backed startup automates surface quality...

Diverse volunteers gather around table with Martin Luther King Jr mural and natural light streaming through window

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Temple University Hosts MLK Day 2026

Robert K. Lawson January 19, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Temple University replaces Girard College as Philadelphia's signature site for the 31st Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on January 19,...

Green Day performing at Super Bowl 60 with Billie Joe Armstrong singing and confetti exploding over cheering fans

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Green Day Opens Super Bowl 60 in Hometown Show

Robert K. Lawson January 19, 2026No Comments

Green Day will launch Super Bowl 60 with an opening ceremony Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the NFL announced Sunday. The Bay...

Bank executive reviewing papers with 10% interest rate cap and calendar showing January 20 at desk with city view

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Trump Demands 10% Credit Cap

Robert K. Lawson January 18, 2026No Comments

President Donald Trump has set a January 20 deadline for credit card companies to cap interest rates at 10%, leaving the industry scrambling for...

Diverse crowd celebrates at San Francisco Civic Center with flowers and balloons while guitarist plays on stage

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San Francisco Honors Bob Weir

Robert K. Lawson January 18, 2026No Comments

Thousands packed Civic Center Plaza on Saturday for a public memorial celebrating Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist and founding member...

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NFL Final Four Set After Wild Divisional Showdowns

Robert K. Lawson January 18, 2026No Comments

The NFL's Conference Championship Sunday is locked in after a dramatic Divisional Round weekend that saw the top seeds advance despite major injuries...

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Olympian Defies Odds

Robert K. Lawson January 18, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Kaillie Humphries delayed motherhood to chase Olympic glory, then faced Stage 4 endometriosis. IVF cost $15,000 per round-half her...

Server room with red DOWN message glowing on central monitor and cables spilling across floor

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X Crashes Again: 80K Outage Reports

Robert K. Lawson January 18, 2026No Comments

At a Glance X suffered its second large-scale outage this week, with nearly 80,000 reports on Down Detector. The platform began failing around 10...

Kyle Tucker stands with baseball bat at Dodger Stadium with sun on his face and stadium backdrop

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Dodgers Drop $240M to Steal Kyle Tucker

Robert K. Lawson January 18, 2026No Comments

Kyle Tucker is officially a Dodger, and the rest of baseball is scrambling to catch up. Late Thursday night Los Angeles finalized a four-year, $240...