LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Delaware Business Now as Least Biased for its straightforward business reporting and balanced presentation of viewpoints. We also rate them High Factual for generally accurate reporting, proper sourcing, and a clean fact-checking record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Delaware Business Now is an independent online business news outlet founded in 2013 by Doug and Sharon Rainey. Based in Newark, Delaware, the site focuses on local and regional business news, economic development, and corporate activity. The publication produces a daily newsletter and maintains a large archive of over 21,000 articles, positioning itself as a primary source for Delaware business coverage.
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Funded by / Ownership
Delaware Business Now is privately owned by its founders and operates as an independent digital publication. Revenue is generated through advertising, sponsorships, and reader support. The site does not operate behind a paywall and does not produce print editions.
Analysis / Bias
Delaware Business Now reports primarily on local business developments, economic trends, and community-related financial news. Coverage is generally straightforward and informational, such as this report on Comcast opening an Xfinity store, which relies on company statements and local business context without editorializing.
The outlet also publishes opinion content, clearly labeled, such as My Take: The project labor agreement battle, where competing perspectives on union labor agreements are presented alongside the author’s viewpoint. This separation of news and opinion enhances transparency.
National and international content is occasionally supplemented by wire services like AFP, indicating reliance on established external sources for broader coverage.
Overall, the site maintains a largely neutral tone with minimal ideological bias, though its business-focused lens and occasional reliance on press releases result in slightly lower depth in investigative reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate Delaware Business Now as Least Biased for its straightforward business reporting and balanced presentation of viewpoints. We also rate them High Factual for generally accurate reporting, proper sourcing, and a clean fact-checking record. (D.Van Zandt 04/23/2026)
Source: https://www.delawarebusinessnow.com/
Last Updated on April 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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