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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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Crime

Inmate escapes from Philadelphia jail

By Jack Tomczuk
Bustleton dead man
Bustleton

Police investigating death of man found bound and gagged in Bustleton

By Jack Tomczuk
mail-in ballot
Local

Pennsylvania, in effort to reduce errors, revamps mail-in ballot

By Jack Tomczuk
Palestinian solidarity
Fairmount

Palestinian Solidarity Day goes on amid war, clashes with city government

By Jack Tomczuk
Septa knife
Center City

SEPTA transit police shoot knife-wielding man near City Hall

By Jack Tomczuk
City Council
Local

Departments, organizations push City Council for funding boost though mid-year budget bill

By Jack Tomczuk
Barnacle
Local

City Council looks to address Barnacle parking devices

By Jack Tomczuk
hit-and-run
Crime

Woman seriously injured in hit-and-run at Far Northeast church lot

By Jack Tomczuk
escape
Center City

Man escapes Jefferson University Hospital following arrest

By Jack Tomczuk
pharmacies
Local

Local pharmacies feel insurance crunch amid Rite Aid closures

By Jack Tomczuk
shooting
Crime

Juniata shooting leaves man, brother-in-law dead

By Jack Tomczuk
business holiday shopping
Business

Holiday shopping vital for Philadelphia’s small businesses

By Jack Tomczuk
Bethel
Local

Cherelle Parker names Kevin Bethel next police commissioner

By Jack Tomczuk
medical deportation City Council
Health

City Council moves closer to approving legislation banning ‘medical deportation’

By Jack Tomczuk
gun violence resources
Crime

Resources for victims of gun violence in Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
SEPTA transit police strike
Local

SEPTA transit police poised to strike as talks continue

By Jack Tomczuk
philadelphia jail
Local

‘Dire’ situation in Philadelphia jails as Council considers oversight

By Jack Tomczuk
home invasion East Oak Lane
Crime

Police investigating East Oak Lane home invasion

By Jack Tomczuk
hit-and-run philadelphia
Crime

Juniata hit-and-run leaves man dead, as Philadelphia struggles with increased traffic deaths

By Jack Tomczuk
robbery
Crime

Couple charged in Philadelphia robbery spree, shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
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News

  • Inmate escapes from Philadelphia jail
  • Bustleton dead man Police investigating death of man found bound and gagged in Bustleton
  • Kissinger Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticism
  • mail-in ballot Pennsylvania, in effort to reduce errors, revamps mail-in ballot
  • Palestinian solidarity Palestinian Solidarity Day goes on amid war, clashes with city government

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