About the Author

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
Open Streets: West Walnut returns with pedestrian-only fun
Second suspect wanted in Grays Ferry mass shooting
Momentum grows for phone-free schools as more states pass bans
Dog Day of Summer returns to Manayunk with paws, pints and plenty of fun
Fast cars and fancy cocktails: Philly’s F1 Arcade is a fun pit stop
Entertainment
New horror flick ‘Weapons’ shows how fear breeds evil
Shakespearean buddy comedy takes center stage at Fringe
Open Streets: West Walnut returns with pedestrian-only fun
AirFest takes flight, showcasing history’s first-ever jet flyer
Shark tales, true crime and the life and legacy of Billy Joel — here’s what to watch in August