Tom Dougherty

Tom Dougherty is a digital content producer for CBS Philadelphia, based in the city. He graduated from Delaware County Community College in 2013 and Temple University in 2015 with degrees in journalism. Before joining CBS Philadelphia, Tom spent nearly six years covering the Philadelphia Flyers and college sports for Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia/NBC Sports Philadelphia. His work has also appeared in Delaware County Daily Times, PA Prep Live, NBC Olympics, The Temple News, and Philadelphia Neighborhoods.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/team/tom-dougherty/

63%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

85%

Examples:

  • Tom Dougherty is a digital content producer for CBS Philadelphia, which is owned by ViacomCBS. This ownership may influence the reporting in ways that favor ViacomCBS's interests.

Conflicts of Interest

55%

Examples:

  • Tom Dougherty's past work experience includes covering the Philadelphia Flyers and college sports for Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia/NBC Sports Philadelphia. This may lead to a conflict of interest when reporting on these topics.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In an article about a measles outbreak, Tom Dougherty reported potential exposure locations and times. However, he contradicted himself by stating two different times for the exposure at Holy Redeemer Pediatric Urgent Care-Meadowbrook: one was between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., while the other was on the 1600 block of Huntingdon Pike in Meadowbrook.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In an article about a measles outbreak, Tom Dougherty mentioned that there are currently eight confirmed measles cases in Philadelphia. However, he did not clarify that the majority of these cases were linked to a specific incident at Holy Redeemer Pediatric Urgent Care-Meadowbrook.

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Measles Exposure at Philadelphia Airport: What You Need to Know if You Were There on May 31, 2024

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 On 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.
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Measles Outbreak Spreads to Montgomery County and Delaware: Health Officials Urge Caution for Unvaccinated Residents

Measles Outbreak Spreads to Montgomery County and Delaware: Health Officials Urge Caution for Unvaccinated Residents

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 The measles outbreak in Philadelphia has spread to Montgomery County and Delaware. Health officials urge residents of these counties to be aware of potential exposures and take necessary precautions if they have not been vaccinated against the disease. The outbreak began with an infant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who had recently traveled from a country where measles is more common, and has since grown to eight confirmed cases in Philadelphia. Health officials are working to identify all individuals who may have come into contact with someone infected with measles and issue quarantine recommendations if necessary.