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
11 shot in Labor Day weekend violence
SEPTA explained: Judge blocks cuts, school service restored
Shapiro joins international leaders at Philly christening of new U.S. maritime vessel
What chaos at the CDC could mean for the rest of the world
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Italian Festival returns with food, music and culture
Entertainment
XPoNential Music Fest returns this month for 32nd annual celebration
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Italian Festival returns with food, music and culture
Taylor Swift is engaged. She’s been getting her fans ready for this moment for 20 years
How ‘The Runarounds’ found its heart in a real band and a real town
Mural Arts opens fall season with dedications, festivals and more