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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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Irizarry Philadelphia
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Outcry after ex-cop in Irizarry killing gets no additional prison time

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Education roundup: New year-round schools, facilities meetings underway

By Jack Tomczuk
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Holmesburg

Shots fired as gunmen try to rob another armored car in Northeast Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

District Council 47, Parker reach tentative agreement

By Jack Tomczuk
West Philadelphia carjacking
Crime

Two men, both 19, charged in fatal West Philadelphia carjacking attempt

By Jack Tomczuk
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West Philadelphia

Man, 70, killed in West Philadelphia attempted carjacking

By Jack Tomczuk
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Provisional ballot redesign aims to reduce voting errors

By Jack Tomczuk
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University City

Turmoil continues at World Cafe Live following walk-out

By Jack Tomczuk
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Fairhill

More details revealed in fatal July 4 police shooting

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Philly EPA workers speak out after Trump admin suspends staff

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Philly worker strike ends: What happens next?

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Old City

Arrest made in Old City shooting of school safety officer

By Jack Tomczuk
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5 injured Monday night shootings in North Philadelphia

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Grays Ferry

Police identify victims, release video after Grays Ferry mass shooting

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Grays Ferry mass shooting caps off bloody July 4th weekend in Philly

By Jack Tomczuk
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Talks resume, trash piles up on 2nd day of District Council 33 strike

By Jack Tomczuk
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Video, photos show SUV involved in school safety officer shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
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Tensions flare as municipal worker strike halts city services

By Jack Tomczuk
Parker strike union deal
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CITY WORKERS STRIKE: Thousands walk off job as city braces for disruptions

By Jack Tomczuk
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What Philadelphians should know if District Council 33 goes on strike at midnight

By Jack Tomczuk
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