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WGAL, headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has been a trusted source of news for the Susquehanna Valley since its founding in 1949. Specializing in comprehensive coverage of politics, sports, and trending stories, WGAL has become a household name in the region. Founded by the Steinman family, this station has played a pivotal role in keeping the community informed for over seven decades. Currently, it is owned by Hearst Television, a prominent media conglomerate. WGAL's commitment to delivering high-quality journalism has made it famous for its accurate reporting and its niche as the go-to source for news in the Susquehanna Valley, solidifying its place as an integral part of the community's daily life.
WGAL is ranked N/A among other media sources and has an average of 3,255,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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WGAL has a Bias Score of -4% Center which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

  • Bias Rating

    -4% Center

  • Policy Leanings

    24% Somewhat Conservative

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    Fair Reliability

    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

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Ratings are based on recent news using data science and A.I. technology.