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Jack Tomczuk

Jack Tomczuk is a Philadelphia native who started as a news reporter for Metro in March 2020 (just a couple days before COVID hit). Previously, he wrote for the Northeast Times, The Sun newspapers in Burlington and Camden counties and the Press of Atlantic City.

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Kensington mobile service
Kensington

Mayor Parker signs law targeting mobile aid in Kensington

By Jack Tomczuk
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Crime

‘It wasn’t fireworks’ — Witnesses recount terror after Lemon Hill mass shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
school district fraud
Local

School District of Philadelphia issued nearly $700K in fraudulent payments, officials say

By Jack Tomczuk
primary results
Local

2025 primary results: Judicial candidates advance, voters approve ballot questions

By Jack Tomczuk
Krasner
Local

Larry Krasner wins Philadelphia district attorney primary

By Jack Tomczuk
primary election voting
Local

2025 Primary: Philadelphians vote in DA, judicial races

By Jack Tomczuk
SEPTA funding
Local

Riders, lawmakers speak up as clock ticks on SEPTA doomsday plan

By Jack Tomczuk
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Primary Election Preview: What to expect on the ballot

By Jack Tomczuk
Larry Krasner
Local

Still an ‘outsider,’ District Attorney Larry Krasner seeks third term

By Jack Tomczuk
Pat Dugan
Local

Pat Dugan steps up to take on Krasner in District Attorney race

By Jack Tomczuk
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Affordable Housing

Mayor’s housing plan faces pushback over equity and urgency

By Jack Tomczuk
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Juniata Park

Philly rapper LGP Qua killed in Juniata

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

5 hospitalized after SEPTA train crash in Norristown

By Jack Tomczuk
SEPTA
Brewerytown

Gunman opens fire on SEPTA bus, wounding 4 in Brewerytown

By Jack Tomczuk
Schuylkill
East Falls

Woman found dead in Schuylkill River allegedly killed husband

By Jack Tomczuk
Memorial Day
Crime

Boy, 12, killed while filming music video in West Oak Lane, police say

By Jack Tomczuk
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Overbrook

Man, 30, charged in Overbrook High police officer shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
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Overbrook

Police officer shot near Overbrook High School

By Jack Tomczuk
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Northeast Philadelphia

Girl, 2, found safe after abduction, car theft in Northeast Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Fares up, service down: SEPTA riders sound the alarm

By Jack Tomczuk
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