William Tong
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data intern @dallasnews former @chicagotribune intern, @newsobserver metro intern, @thedailynu unc
Joined September 2022
One day. One new speed camera. $60,000. Chicago's new speed cams are raking it in, early data shows. They captured $1.7M in three weeks in June, now the most-ticketed month in three years, as aldermen tout their safety impact. With @william2tong: https://t.co/EHnTVvdcF9
chicagotribune.com
Speeding tickets from new automated cameras are quickly hurtling toward the $11.4 million benchmark Mayor Brandon Johnson is counting on for 2025.
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As U.S. officials consider reviving an initiative focused on investigating researchers with Chinese affiliations, scholars say its lingering chilling effects are still hurting the academic environment. — Reported by @william2tong
dailynorthwestern.com
Gang Chen was arrested at his home on Jan. 14, 2021, in front of his wife and daughter. Federal prosecutors charged Chen, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor, with failing to disclose...
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NU Professor Jane Wu’s daughter and colleagues called her an “outstanding scientist” dedicated to “the greater good.” Before she died in July 2024, she lost her funding and lab space. — Reported by @william2tong
dailynorthwestern.com
Content Warning: this article contains mentions of suicide. Prof. Jane Wu had less than a month to submit her first grant application in years to the National Institutes of Health. Wu, who worked at...
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Some Colectivo workers allege mismanagement problems at the cafe chain including “inappropriate” behavior from the Evanston store manager, a “toxic” workplace culture and a lack of support from upper management. — Reported by @shreyasrin and @caseeey_he
https://t.co/XdyxUXavhJ
dailynorthwestern.com
Content warning: This story mentions sexual harassment and racism. As Mackenzie Ridenour and their coworkers wiped down counters, washed dishes and chatted about New Year’s Eve plans during the...
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Last story as metro intern for @newsobserver - NC indigent defense services faces large budget shortfalls and could run out of money to pay court-appointed private lawyers. Thanks to everyone at The N&O who helped me grow this summer!
Hundreds of NC defense attorneys waited months for pay in 2016. It could happen again.
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🚨 With Election Day less than two months away, we've partnered with @rcfp to explain your legal rights and responsibilities when covering elections and high-stress situations. Join us for this important webinar: https://t.co/kTvEz6Gmnd
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Great story by @newsobserver metro intern @william2tong: NC Asian Americans increase political engagement while Kamala Harris makes history #ncpol
https://t.co/0Vbm65Ta7j
newsobserver.com
The rise in political activity comes as NC’s Asian population grows and Kamala Harris’ campaign could put an Asian American in the Oval Office.
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Biden comes to Raleigh, and so do protesters angry over his response to war in Gaza
newsobserver.com
Among the protesters were people who voted for President Biden in 2020 but may not this year due to his response to months of Israeli attacks in Gaza.
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Biden in Raleigh: Campaign rally has turned into a high-pressure performance test
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A bit late as I'm wrapping up my second week: I'll be reporting for @newsobserver this summer as its metro intern! I'm excited to cover the triangle with a newsroom of welcoming and talented journalists. Here's my first enterprise-ier story about sheriff body cameras:
NC law enforcement, justice reform advocates push for body cams despite costs, limitations
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Happy first byline to @william2tong, a metro intern at The News & Observer this summer. Please welcome him to North Carolina and give him a follow. https://t.co/WaUBqYK1hO
newsobserver.com
The man killed outside UNC Health Johnston had sought emergency medical help, his family says, before authorities say some kind of altercation happened in the parking lot.
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Since 2004, dozens of NU trustees, administrators and faculty have fed small but consistent donations through a PAC to political campaigns. The Daily followed the money trail. — Reported by @william2tong
https://t.co/DqtXEsPgu2
dailynorthwestern.com
Evanston P.O. Box 62 may seem indiscriminate among hundreds of others in the city’s ornate post office. However, it’s registered with an organization that spends thousands of dollars annually...
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In his State of the City address, Biss said he hopes to continue working together with Northwestern and leverage NU’s resources to benefit the city. #EvanstonNews — Reported by @caseeey_he
dailynorthwestern.com
About 100 Evanston community members filled the auditorium at Evanston SPACE for Mayor Daniel Biss’ second annual State of the City address Tuesday. This year’s event, which was free and open to all...
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The DePaulia published a front-page story of great importance to faculty, staff, students and alumni on Monday regarding the significant university budget gap. Several of our editors saw newspapers being confiscated and dumped around multiple campus buildings. (1/3)
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Evanston has roughly $5.2 million in ARPA funds left to distribute. The Daily breaks down how the city has allocated the other $38 million. Explore using our interactive tool! #EvanstonNews — Reported by @william2tong
dailynorthwestern.com
President Joe Biden and Congress enacted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to address the national health, economic and social consequences of COVID-19. The law set aside $350 billion to create...
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Confused about your high school or district’s student media rules? Join us on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET for a Student Media Policy Workshop! We’ll walk you through how to find your policy and unpack what it means for your newsroom. https://t.co/cS53NdmcoO
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Student journalists, don’t miss out on the Op-Ed Boot Camp this Thursday, Jan. 19, with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Holmes! Learn how to write and place a compelling op-ed to help fight for student press freedom! https://t.co/Ml7VMFEOgo
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Want the latest announcements on Student Press Freedom Day events, trainings and community building opportunities? We've got you covered! Sign up for our new Student Press Freedom Day newsletter to stay in the loop😎
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