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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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Derek Green
Local

Derek Green ends campaign for mayor

By Jack Tomczuk
shootings
North Philadelphia

Ex-boyfriend arrested after North Philadelphia double stabbing

By Jack Tomczuk
James DeLeon
Local

James DeLeon believes courtroom experience sets him apart

By Jack Tomczuk
Fairmount robbery shooting
Fairmount

Police seek suspect in Fairmount attempted robbery, shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
shootings
North Philadelphia

Girl, 5, and woman seriously injured in North Philadelphia stabbing

By Jack Tomczuk
Council
Crime

Council weighs city preparedness after rowdy teens flood Fashion District, South Philly

By Jack Tomczuk
Bucks
Frankford

Police: Woman found in Frankford drugged, killed by son

By Jack Tomczuk
Maria Quiñones Sánchez
Local

Quiñones Sánchez suspends mayoral campaign

By Jack Tomczuk
Chestnut Hill East SEPTA
Local

Regional Rail changes coming April 16

By Jack Tomczuk
Cherelle Parker
Local

Cherelle Parker: ‘I’ve had to deliver’

By Jack Tomczuk
Helen Gym
Local

Helen Gym wants to be an ‘on the ground’ mayor

By Jack Tomczuk
violence
Center City

1 killed, 6 injured in shootings

By Jack Tomczuk
shootings
Kensington

Kensington shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded

By Jack Tomczuk
Larry Krasner shoplifting
Local

Shoplifting concerns dominate Krasner’s City Council budget hearing

By Jack Tomczuk
shooting West Oak Lane
Crime

Video released as police investigate West Oak Lane shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
Philly money fiscal notes website
Local

Illegal dumping, safety officers discussed at Streets Department hearing

By Jack Tomczuk
shootings
South Philadelphia

Man fatally shot in South Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
Derek Green
Local

Derek Green believes relationships, experience set him apart

By Jack Tomczuk
violence
Kensington

3 injured in shootings

By Jack Tomczuk
shootings
Center City

2 pedestrians hit in crashes

By Jack Tomczuk
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