ABC Philadelphia News Station

ABC Philadelphia News Station is a local news station that provides coverage of events happening in the Philadelphia area. The station covers a wide range of topics including politics, crime, health, and transportation. The articles provided by the source are well-researched and provide detailed information about each event. However, there is one instance of deceptive reporting in the source.

95%

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 news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The source demonstrates a clear lack of bias in its reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no clear instances of conflicts of interest reported in the source.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • > The article states that

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The article omits important context and selectively reports information to create a misleading impression in one instance.

Recent Articles

  • Biden Ponders Impact of Debate Performance on Re-election Amid Concerns from Allies

    Biden Ponders Impact of Debate Performance on Re-election Amid Concerns from Allies

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 President Joe Biden faces concerns over his re-election bid following poor debate performance, according to reports. Sources say he's discussed fitness for office with allies, but White House denies any plans for stepping down.
  • Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Five Family Members in New York

    Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Five Family Members in New York

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 A family of five tragically died in a plane crash in upstate New York after attending a baseball tournament. The single-engine Piper Malibu Mirage, piloted by Roger Beggs, was en route to Atlanta when it crashed near Sidney. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
  • Trump Rallies Supporters in Philadelphia: A Call for Unity and Change Five Days Before the Debate

    Trump Rallies Supporters in Philadelphia: A Call for Unity and Change Five Days Before the Debate

    Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024 Former President Trump rallies supporters in Philadelphia, promising to bring law and order and prosperity if elected. He criticized the current state of affairs under Biden's leadership and addressed issues such as immigration, crime, vaccine mandates, and critical race theory.
  • Amtrak and NJ Transit Disruptions: 100-Year-Old Train Lines Cause Commuter Havoc Amidst Heat Wave and Infrastructure Issues

    Amtrak and NJ Transit Disruptions: 100-Year-Old Train Lines Cause Commuter Havoc Amidst Heat Wave and Infrastructure Issues

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Commuters in the Northeast US faced significant disruptions on Amtrak and NJ Transit due to infrastructure issues and extreme heat. A circuit breaker malfunction caused power losses, leading to delays and cancellations between New York City and Newark. NJ Transit also experienced overhead wire problems in Secaucus, suspending service into and out of New York Penn Station. The aging 100-year-old train lines have not received necessary investment, causing delays for commuters who face projected budget deficits for both Amtrak and NJ Transit. Despite recent fare increases, both agencies are seeking funding to address these issues.
  • Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases: A Landmark Decision for Victim Safety

    Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases: A Landmark Decision for Victim Safety

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 The Supreme Court upheld a federal law that bans guns for individuals under domestic violence restraining orders, marking the first major test of its 2022 gun rights ruling. In the case U.S. v. Rahimi, Chief Justice John Roberts affirmed historical practices and previous firearm laws to limit access to firearms for those who pose a credible threat to intimate partners.
  • Rep. Wesley Hunt Headlines Trump Campaign's Philadelphia Field Office Opening

    Rep. Wesley Hunt Headlines Trump Campaign's Philadelphia Field Office Opening

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Former President Trump's campaign opened a field office in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood on June 4, 2024, headed by Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt of Texas. Amidst Philadelphia's predominantly blue demographic, the campaign is making strides in engaging the Black community and Hispanic men and women.
  • 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.
  • Michelle Obama's Mother, Marian Robinson, Passes Away at 86: Her Life and Legacy at the White House

    Michelle Obama's Mother, Marian Robinson, Passes Away at 86: Her Life and Legacy at the White House

    Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, passed away at the age of 86 on May 31, 2024. Known for her presence at the White House during Barack Obama's presidency and as the country's first grandmother, Robinson leaves behind Michelle and Barack Obama, Craig Robinson and his family, including six grandchildren.
  • Biden and Harris Mobilize Black Voters in Philadelphia: Traffic Gridlock, Criticisms of Trump's Racist History

    Biden and Harris Mobilize Black Voters in Philadelphia: Traffic Gridlock, Criticisms of Trump's Racist History

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 President 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.
  • Forgotten Bullets: Two American Tourists Face Lengthy Prison Sentences and Hefty Fines in the Turks and Caicos Islands

    Forgotten Bullets: Two American Tourists Face Lengthy Prison Sentences and Hefty Fines in the Turks and Caicos Islands

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Five American tourists, including Tyler Wenrich from Virginia and Bryan Hagerich from Pennsylvania, faced lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines for unintentionally bringing ammunition into the Turks and Caicos Islands. Both men were eventually released after serving weeks in prison. The strict gun control laws in the country have led to controversy among travelers.