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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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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in New York
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Dealing differently with death

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Philly takes first steps in rolling back COVID-19 restrictions

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Two killed in Feltonville shooting

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SEPTA union claims win in virus dispute

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Philadelphia’s coronavirus death toll passes 500

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Philly caddies get a free ride

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Health chief says Philly “past the peak”

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Flyover planned for Tuesday to lift spirits

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Philly company offering free apartments for first responders

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Talks continue as SEPTA union postpones action

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Nonprofits transform to address different needs during COVID-19

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SEPTA warns of possible work stoppage Thursday

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Plastic bag ban pushed back due to virus

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Coronavirus concerns lead to fear SEPTA workers may walk out

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Philadelphia passes 10,000 case mark

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Patients diverted to Temple arena as hospitals feel virus strain

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Burglars hitting businesses during shutdown

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Three men gunned down over the weekend in Philly

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To mitigate cuts, Kenney turns to Trump

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Two more charged in officer’s killing

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