FOX 29
FOX 29 is a news station serving the Philadelphia area. It is known for its comprehensive coverage of local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. The station's team of experienced journalists includes anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports analysts who provide in-depth analysis and breaking news updates. Some notable personalities associated with FOX 29 include Bill Anderson (executive producer and anchor of special projects), Drew Anderson (meteorologist), Mike Cirigliano (medical contributor to “Good Day Philadelphia”), Jeff Cole (investigative and general assignment reporter), Richard Curtis (host of “The ClassH-Room”), Thomas Drayton (co-anchor of “Good Day Philadelphia”), Marcus Espinoza (general assignment reporter), Monica Evans (general assignment reporter), Shaynah Ferreira (general assignment reporter and anchor for FOX 29 News), Hank Flynn (multi-media journalist/reporter), Jennaphr Frederick (features and entertainment reporter for “Good Day Philadelphia”), Scott Grayson (sports anchor for FOX 29 News), Karen Hepp (co-anchor of “Good Day Philadelphia”), Alex Holley (co-anchor of “Good Day Philadelphia” and co-host of “The Feed AT Night”), Mike Jerrick (co-anchor of “Good Day Philadelphia”), Jennifer Joyce (general assignment reporter for FOX 29 News), Steve Keeley (general assignment reporter for “Good Day Philadelphia”, weekdays from 4 to 10 a.m.), Bob Kelly (traffic anchor and feature reporter for “Good Day Philadelphia”, weekdays from 4 to 10 a.m.), Ellen Kolodziej (general assignment reporter for FOX 29 News), Jennifer Lee (general assignment reporter and anchor for FOX 29 News), Jason Martinez (co-anchor of the FOX 29 News at 5, 6, 10 and 11), Breland Moore (sports anchor for FOX 29 News), Chris O'Connell (co-anchor of the Friday editions of the FOX 29 News at Five, Six, Ten and 11 p.m., and a general assignment reporter Monday through Thursday evenings), Kathy Orr (meteorologist and weather anchor for the FOX 29 News), Greg Payne (general assignment reporter and anchor for FOX 29 News), JoAnn Pileggi (general assignment reporter for FOX 29 News), Bill Rohrer (multi-media journalist/reporter for FOX 29 News), Kelly Rule (general assignment reporter for FOX 29 News), Shiba Russell (co-anchor of FOX 29 News weekdays at 5, 6, 10, and 11 p.m.), Dave Schratwieser (general assignment reporter for the FOX 29 News), Sue Serio (weather anchor for “Good Day Philadelphia”, weekdays from 4-10 a.m.), Tom Sredenschek (sports director for the FOX 29 News), Dawn Timmeney (co-anchor of the Saturday and Sunday evening editions of FOX 29 News and a general assignment reporter Tuesday through Thursday), Scott Williams (meteorologist and weather anchor/reporter for FOX 29 News), Shawnette Wilson (general assignment reporter for the FOX 29 News)],
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
86%
Examples:
- The author refers to Andre Gordon as a 'violent rampage'
- The author uses language that demonizes the suspect by referring to him as a 'suspect' rather than simply stating what he has been accused of doing.
- There is no attempt made to provide any context or background information about Andre Gordon
Conflicts of Interest
52%
Examples:
- There is a lack of transparency in the author's reporting on potential conflicts of interest.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The article initially stated that Andre Gordon shot and killed his stepmother and sister before fleeing the scene. However, this was later confirmed by authorities as false.
- The article states 'DPH says one of the individuals reported in the number of those with confirmed measles cases in Philadelphia, sought care at a healthcare facility in Delaware on December 29, 2023.' This statement implies that there are more than one case of measles when no such information was provided by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Deceptions
54%
Examples:
- The article states 'DPH says one of the individuals reported in the number of those with confirmed measles cases in Philadelphia, sought care at a healthcare facility in Delaware on December 29, 2023.' This statement implies that there are more than one case of measles when no such information was provided by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Recent Articles
Measles Exposure at Philadelphia Airport: What You Need to Know if You Were There on May 31, 2024
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024On May 31, 2024, a person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal A West, potentially exposing others to the highly contagious disease. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health urges unvaccinated individuals present during that time to take action and seek vaccination. 
Biden and Harris Mobilize Black Voters in Philadelphia: Traffic Gridlock, Criticisms of Trump's Racist History
Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia in May 2024 to boost Black voter turnout, addressing concerns over declining support. Amidst traffic disruptions, they criticized Trump's history of racism and association with neo-Nazis. 
New Measles Case Reported in Philadelphia Region: Potential Exposure Sites and Symptoms
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024A new measles case reported in Philadelphia region led to potential exposures at Holy Redeemer Hospital and CVS Pharmacy. The individual sought medical care on May 16-17, and measles is highly contagious with symptoms appearing within 7-10 days. Those potentially exposed should contact healthcare providers and local health departments. Measles can be dangerous for certain populations, but the MMR vaccine provides protection. This is the first reported case since a winter outbreak that saw nine cases in December-February. 
Trenton and Bucks County Shootings: Andre Gordon Kills Five, Including Two Children and Stepmother
Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024On March 16th, Andre Gordon committed multiple shootings and carjackings in Trenton and Bucks County. He shot and killed his stepmother Karen Gordon (the mother of his two children), sister Kera Gordon, Taylor Daniel (the mother of his two children) with whom he has a child, one other victim's relative. He also bludgeoned one person with an AR style rifle. Measles Outbreak in Philadelphia: At Least Three Hospitalizations and Eight Confirmed Cases as of Monday, All Among Non-Immune Individuals
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024A measles outbreak in Philadelphia has resulted in at least three hospitalizations and eight confirmed cases among non-immune individuals. Health officials are actively tracking current cases and have listed several known exposure sites across the city, mostly at health care facilities and a daycare.