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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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Overbrook

Teen wounded as bullets fly at Overbrook rec center

By Jack Tomczuk
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North Philadelphia

Mother charged after 2-year-old son shot in North Philly

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

District Council 33 ratifies city workers’ contract

By Jack Tomczuk
Kensington
Kensington

New park, ongoing prosecution shows Kensington’s hope, struggles

By Jack Tomczuk
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Grays Ferry

1 killed, 5 wounded in weekend shootings

By Jack Tomczuk
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South Philadelphia

Second suspect identified, wanted in Washington Avenue mass shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Amid funding crisis, SEPTA cites improving rider satisfaction, safety numbers

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Outcry after ex-cop in Irizarry killing gets no additional prison time

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Education roundup: New year-round schools, facilities meetings underway

By Jack Tomczuk
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Holmesburg

Shots fired as gunmen try to rob another armored car in Northeast Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

District Council 47, Parker reach tentative agreement

By Jack Tomczuk
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Crime

Two men, both 19, charged in fatal West Philadelphia carjacking attempt

By Jack Tomczuk
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West Philadelphia

Man, 70, killed in West Philadelphia attempted carjacking

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Provisional ballot redesign aims to reduce voting errors

By Jack Tomczuk
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University City

Turmoil continues at World Cafe Live following walk-out

By Jack Tomczuk
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Fairhill

More details revealed in fatal July 4 police shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
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Philly EPA workers speak out after Trump admin suspends staff

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Philly worker strike ends: What happens next?

By Jack Tomczuk
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Old City

Arrest made in Old City shooting of school safety officer

By Jack Tomczuk
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Mantua

5 injured Monday night shootings in North Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
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