FOX 29 News

FOX 29 News is a local news station that covers events in the Philadelphia area. The articles focus on topics such as health alerts, political protests, and criminal activity. The reporting tends to use language that can be sensationalized or demonizing at times, and there are instances of contradictory information and potential conflicts of interest.

73%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles tend to use language that demonizes certain individuals or situations, such as referring to a suspect as a 'violent rampage' or using words like 'dangerous' and 'escaped'.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • There are a few instances where conflicts of interest may exist, such as the article about Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Executive Celena Morrison. However, these instances are not pervasive throughout the content.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the articles provide contradictory information, such as the number of people exposed to measles in different locations or details about specific incidents.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain deceptive practices, such as using sensationalized language or omitting important details. However, these instances are not widespread.

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.
  • 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.
  • New Measles Case Reported in Philadelphia Region: Potential Exposure Sites and Symptoms

    New Measles Case Reported in Philadelphia Region: Potential Exposure Sites and Symptoms

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 A 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.
  • University of Penn and University of Chicago: Over a Dozen Arrested During Pro-Palestinian Occupation Attempts

    University of Penn and University of Chicago: Over a Dozen Arrested During Pro-Palestinian Occupation Attempts

    Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 On May 17, 2024, over a dozen protesters at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) were arrested for attempting to occupy Fisher-Bennett Hall in support of Palestinian rights. The attempt came a week after UPenn cleared a 'Gaza solidarity encampment' from campus. Protesters demanded divestment from Israeli companies and accused administrators of not negotiating in good faith. Meanwhile, at the University of Chicago, 19 individuals were arrested for occupying the Institute of Politics building. These incidents highlight ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict on US campuses.
  • Former President Trump Accuses Biden of Political Motivations at Wildwood Rally Amidst Criminal Trial

    Former President Trump Accuses Biden of Political Motivations at Wildwood Rally Amidst Criminal Trial

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Former President Trump, on trial in Manhattan for business record falsification, held a rally at Wildwood, NJ in May 2024. Thousands of loyalists attended as he accused Biden of politically motivated prosecutions and vowed to win the November election. Trump's trial centers around hush money payments and allegations of political motivations from Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
  • University Protests for Palestine: Disbanded Encampments, Harassment Allegations, and Administrative Responses

    University Protests for Palestine: Disbanded Encampments, Harassment Allegations, and Administrative Responses

    Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 University protests for Palestine result in disbandments, investigations, and arrests following reports of harassment and policy violations at University of Pennsylvania, Temple, Princeton, and Drexel. Over 100 Penn students report harassment related to the encampments.
  • Trenton and Bucks County Shootings: Andre Gordon Kills Five, Including Two Children and Stepmother

    Trenton and Bucks County Shootings: Andre Gordon Kills Five, Including Two Children and Stepmother

    Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 On 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.
  • Philadelphia LGBT Affairs Head Arrested During Traffic Stop on Vine Street Expressway

    Philadelphia LGBT Affairs Head Arrested During Traffic Stop on Vine Street Expressway

    Broke On: Monday, 04 March 2024 On May 21st, 2023, Philadelphia's head of LGBT Affairs and her husband were arrested during a traffic stop on the Vine Street Expressway. The incident was caught on camera by Celena Morrison's sister and has been circulating on social media. According to police reports, there were multiple vehicle code violations observed during the car stop, including headlights not being turned on and suspended/expired registration. Both drivers refused several orders from the trooper leading to their arrest for resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, disorderly conduct and other related charges.
  • U.S. Marshals Service Captures Escaped Inmate Shane Pryor in Philadelphia After Five Days on the Run

    U.S. Marshals Service Captures Escaped Inmate Shane Pryor in Philadelphia After Five Days on the Run

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 On January 29, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Service captured escaped inmate Shane Pryor after five days on the run in Philadelphia.
  • Measles Outbreak in Philadelphia: At Least Three Hospitalizations and Eight Confirmed Cases as of Monday, All Among Non-Immune Individuals

    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 2024 A 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.