David Chang

David Chang is a news reporter for NBC Philadelphia. He covers weather, local events, sports, and investigative stories. Chang is known for his in-depth reporting and unique storytelling abilities. His articles often focus on breaking news and community issues in the Philadelphia area.

Biography:  https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/about-nbc10/as-seen-on/nbc10-coms-david-chang-honored-by-philly-film-office-for-screenplay/3203770/

70%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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:

  • Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) April 5, 2024
  • The article states 'two police officers were shot responding to a report of an 11-year-old girl being shot.'.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Governor Shapiro's statement about his team monitoring the situation contradicts his later tweet stating that they were not actively involved in any response efforts.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states 'two police officers were shot responding to a report of an 11-year-old girl being shot.'.
  • Three people were injured and five people, including an armed teen who was shot by a police officer, are in custody after a shooting at a large Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Governor Shapiro's statement about his team monitoring the situation contradicts his later tweet stating that they were not actively involved in any response efforts
  • PATCO shut down their service due to an abundance of caution which is misleading as there are no reports of damage or injuries on their lines
  • The earthquake was felt throughout the East Coast including Pennsylvania and Delaware

Recent Articles

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

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.
Three Shot, Five Arrested at Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia

Three Shot, Five Arrested at Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 On April 11th, a shooting occurred at an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia. Three people were shot and five individuals were arrested during the incident. The shooting took place around 2:30 p.m., near Wyalusing Avenue on 47th Street.
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast United States, Felt in New York City and Tri-State Area

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast United States, Felt in New York City and Tri-State Area

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the northeast region of the US on April 5th, causing tremors in New York City and other areas in the Tri-State region. The quake occurred at around 10:23 a.m., with an epicenter near Lebanon, NJ.
Two Police Officers Shot in East Lansdowne House Fire and Shooting Incident

Two Police Officers Shot in East Lansdowne House Fire and Shooting Incident

Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 On Wednesday afternoon, a house fire and shooting occurred in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. Two police officers were responding to an 11-year-old girl being shot when the gunman inside the home opened fire. Both officers were hit by bullets and taken to the hospital for treatment.