State news guide
Pennsylvania news sources: bias and reliability
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Where to get Pennsylvania news: independent bias and factual ratings for Pennsylvania Capital-Star, who owns them, and what they've covered in the last 30 days.
Every Pennsylvania outlet listed here is rated left of center by at least one independent monitor. The Center Square, a right-of-center state wire, covers Pennsylvania government too; reading both gives a fuller picture.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star is a state news nonprofit, part of States Newsroom, covering Pennsylvania government, politics and elections.
- Media Bias/Fact Check:
- Left · Mostly Factual
- Owner:
- States Newsroom (non-profit)
- Stories in 30 days:
- 62
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Also covering Pennsylvania: The Center Square
The Center Square is rated Lean Right by AllSides. It runs state editions covering legislatures, budgets and taxes, so it is a useful second view next to the newsrooms above. The Center Square profile →
What are reliable news sources in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
Are Pennsylvania news sources biased?
Pennsylvania Capital-Star is rated Left with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Every Pennsylvania outlet listed here is rated left of center by at least one independent monitor. The Center Square, a right-of-center state wire, covers Pennsylvania government too; reading both gives a fuller picture.
How much Pennsylvania news does CadNews track?
CadNews tracked 62 stories from these Pennsylvania outlets over the last 30 days, and compares how outlets across the spectrum cover the same events.
Who owns Pennsylvania's state newsrooms?
Pennsylvania Capital-Star is owned by States Newsroom (non-profit).
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