lehighvalleylive media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give lehighvalleylive one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. We have seen it on 42 published stories of ours.
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Is lehighvalleylive reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for lehighvalleylive are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What lehighvalleylive has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with lehighvalleylive’s own report linked underneath.
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a summit at the White House on September 24. The leaders are expected to discuss trade, rare earth supplies, and artificial intelligence. Xi's visit marks the first by a Chinese leader to the US presidential residence in over a decade.
lehighvalleylive reported it asTrump’s press ban backfires at White House event as critics crack up (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
An analysis by Reuters found Donald Trump mentioned Joe Biden's name at least 890 times since the start of 2026. Trump most often referenced Biden when discussing the economy, migration, and foreign policy.
lehighvalleylive reported it asTrump invoked this name nearly 900 times this year: ‘It’s an obsession’ (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has seen all supporting artists withdraw after the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was reportedly dropped due to his pro-Palestine stance. Greta Thunberg and Shane MacGowan's widow have commented on the situation.
lehighvalleylive reported it asEd Sheeran addresses Gaza at solo Pa. show amid tour controversy, protests (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
lehighvalleylive reported it asMeet world’s newest wild cat, first in more than century (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, juror Michael P. Desronvil was the sole holdout against an insanity acquittal, leading to an 11‑1 deadlock and a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. Desronvil maintains prosecutors proved Clancy knowingly killed her three children.
lehighvalleylive reported it asThe one juror who changed everything in Lindsay Clancy case now speaks out (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
The juror who prevented a unanimous verdict in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has hired Edward Paltzik, an attorney who previously represented Donald Trump. The juror stated he had no doubts about Clancy's guilt based on the evidence presented.
lehighvalleylive reported it asThe one juror who changed everything in Lindsay Clancy case now speaks out (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
lehighvalleylive reported it asAnother GOP lawmaker backs impeachment effort targeting White House (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
lehighvalleylive reported it asIn private photo, Trump sparks Kennedy Center demolition rumors (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
House Speaker Mike Johnson has sent representatives home early for their pre-election recess. This move postpones a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which had been initiated by Rep. Thomas Massie over Hegseth's actions in Iran and Venezuela.
lehighvalleylive reported it asGOP congressman drops bold accusation against own party over Hegseth impeachment (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
lehighvalleylive reported it asSupreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Gasoline and diesel prices are expected to increase significantly on Wednesday and Thursday, with analysts pointing to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran as primary drivers. The U.S. average diesel price has reached $6.301 per gallon, and gasoline is at $4.355 per gallon.
lehighvalleylive reported it asNational gas prices hit $4.31 a gallon with multiple states paying over $5 (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Gasoline prices in Michigan increased by 32 cents per gallon over the past week, marking the largest rise of any U.S. state during that period. This significant jump has been noted as one of the largest weekly increases in months.
lehighvalleylive reported it asNational gas prices hit $4.31 a gallon with multiple states paying over $5 (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
lehighvalleylive reported it asWhere is Mitch McConnell? New update as Senate returns (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani were seen laughing during the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Video of the moment, which occurred while victims' names were being read aloud, circulated online and drew criticism.
lehighvalleylive reported it asMAGA erupts over how Mamdani, AOC behaved at 9/11 ceremony (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, a video narrated that on June 14, 1946 God looked at his planned paradise, said he needed a caretaker, and gave Donald Trump that role. Critics across outlets called the piece blasphemous, unhinged and cult‑like.
lehighvalleylive reported it as‘Unhinged and culty’: Republicans mocked for playing ‘God gave us Trump’ video (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Former President Donald Trump attended the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon. Viewers and a Reuters photograph indicated he appeared sleepy, with his eyes closed. The White House stated he was solemnly remembering victims.
lehighvalleylive reported it asPentagon 9/11 Memorial closed to the public from 3 a.m. Friday for anniversary ceremony (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
A fire at a school in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, killed at least 17 people, including children. Over 50 students were hospitalised, with some later dying from injuries. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Bukavu is controlled by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels.
lehighvalleylive reported it as24 kids dead at 2 schools after fire in Congo (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
A Wall Street Journal report has led to criticism of Senator John Fetterman from former staffers and Democratic lawmakers. The report alleges Fetterman has shown little interest in his work, including constituent meetings and attending certain events.
lehighvalleylive reported it asFetterman says report on him ignoring duties, constituents full of ‘lies’ and ‘innuendos’ (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Vice President JD Vance stated he would not disavow his friendship with Tucker Carlson, despite political disagreements. Vance made the remarks at a White House press conference, emphasizing that personal relationships should not be determined by political differences.
lehighvalleylive reported it asMAGA influencer enraged after Vance refuses to disavow 'demonic' Tucker Carlson (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
Pennsylvania officer charged with manslaughter after shooting college student at wrong house
Trust 42A Pennsylvania police officer has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting a 22-year-old college student who knocked on the wrong door. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele announced the charge on 1 September 2026, stating the officer’s actions were not justified.
lehighvalleylive reported it asPa. police officer charged in death of college student who knocked on the wrong door (opens lehighvalleylive in a new tab)
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Official site
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- Seen publishing on
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- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 42
- Reports listed
- 42
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 5 August 2026
42 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 13 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and lehighvalleylive ran the story anyway.
Across the 42 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than lehighvalleylive’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 22 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 22 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 22 September 2026. Ratings pulled 8 September 2026.
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