Sydney Ko
Former Staff
Sydney Ko is a WBUR Newsroom Fellow.
Born and raised in Taiwan, Sydney has always been a fan of storytelling, especially for people who can’t do so themselves.
Sydney holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Queen’s University, Ontario, and a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University.
In her spare time, Sydney can be found in cycling classes around Boston or catching a new film at the Coolidge Corner Theatre.
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Mass. DPH says drink-spiking test kits fall short as prevention method
Instead, state officials outlined support for efforts like public awareness campaigns about nightlife safety and training for those in the hospitality industry to interrupt potential assaults.
Men suspected of flying drones near Logan plead not guilty to trespassing
The men said they were taking photos of buildings on Long Island in Boston Harbor because they work in restoring abandoned properties.
Tania Fernandes Anderson says she won't resign after indictment
Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson attended her first council meeting since being arrested on federal charges of taking financial kickbacks Friday. She has pleaded not guilty.
The MBTA says Orange Line slow-downs are over after 15 years
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll: 'You can't blame the T anymore for being late to work if you take the Orange Line.'
Boston's Catholics have a new leader in Henning, as Cardinal O'Malley retires
Richard Henning was the bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, for the past year. Before that, he served as an auxiliary bishop on Long Island, New York.
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