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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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News
Explainer: Why Philadelphia’s housing policies may be making renters sick
Outcry after ex-cop in Irizarry killing gets no additional prison time
Philly teens step up as play captains for summer of fun and leadership
Education roundup: New year-round schools, facilities meetings underway
Shots fired as gunmen try to rob another armored car in Northeast Philadelphia
Entertainment
Rocky Philadelphia Bus Tour gets a flavorful new stop
Santa hats and summer vibes: Where to celebrate Christmas in July in Philly
Philadelphia Zoo brings back adults-only ‘Zoo Done It’ scavenger hunt
Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival returns to West Philly this weekend
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