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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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ICE robbery Northeast Philly
Mayfair

Fake ICE agents exploiting fear, DA says after Mayfair robbery

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

New funding will cover CTE certification costs for Philly public school teachers

By Jack Tomczuk
Trump Iran
Local

Mixed local response to Trump’s bombing of Iran

By Jack Tomczuk
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Kingsessing

2 killed, 5 injured in weekend violence across Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
West Philadelphia carjacking
Lawncrest

Suspect in NE Philly double homicide extradited from Puerto Rico

By Jack Tomczuk
Gayborhood Pride killing
Center City

2 men wanted in Gayborhood killing

By Jack Tomczuk
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Mayfair

ICE impersonator arrested, charged in Northeast Philly robbery, police say

By Jack Tomczuk
Teachers strike
Local

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers authorizes strike

By Jack Tomczuk
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Crime

Man charged in killing teen in Southwest Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
higher ed task force
Local

Amid closures, mergers, new Philly higher ed task force looks to tackle challenges

By Jack Tomczuk
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Fishtown

Police investigating fatal Broad Street hit-and-run

By Jack Tomczuk
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Center City

Environmental groups rally in Love Park to ‘save EPA’

By Jack Tomczuk
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Crime

Killer convicted in murder of Philly trans woman Dominique Fells

By Jack Tomczuk
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Affordable Housing

City Council takes aim at housing costs

By Jack Tomczuk
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North Philadelphia

Pregnant mother, 2 children die in suspected Strawberry Mansion arson

By Jack Tomczuk
budget Parker
Local

City Council passes budget, Parker’s housing plan

By Jack Tomczuk
Chestnut Hill East SEPTA park
Chestnut Hill

SEPTA to suspend Chestnut Hill East Line service for 11 weeks

By Jack Tomczuk
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Center City

Philly police clash with anti-ICE protesters, as immigration demonstrations spread

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Banned weed killers still being used in Philly parks, playgrounds

By Jack Tomczuk
Budget Housing
Affordable Housing

City budget, housing plan set for final passage

By Jack Tomczuk
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