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
City Council probes Mayor Parker’s $2 billion housing plan
Hispanic Chamber CEO: The future of your business is being decided — right now
History column: America’s 250th celebration begins — and it’s all Philadelphia
Campus crackdown: Inside Trump’s war on higher education
Indego Bike Share Program celebrates 10 years, over 8 million rides
Entertainment
Lady Hoofers tap onto Philly stage with Spring Concert Series
Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival returns with bold films, Philly love
Rothman Roller Rink and more outdoor fun debut at Center City District Parks
Nick Veasey’s X-ray art reveals inner worlds at Morton Contemporary Gallery
Creators of ‘WondLa’ talk Season 2 of this heartfelt animated series