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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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Temple grad student strike
North Philadelphia

Lawmakers back Temple grad student union as strike continues

By Jack Tomczuk
David Oh mayor
Local

David Oh is first Republican to enter Philadelphia mayor’s race

By Jack Tomczuk
police officer shot
Holmesburg

5 killed in weekend violence

By Jack Tomczuk
Eagles Super Bowl
Local

Eagles fans paint the town green

By Jack Tomczuk
Giovanni Maysonet police photo
West Philadelphia

Man charged after police officer shot in West Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Looking to move past scandal, Mayor’s Fund rebrands itself

By Jack Tomczuk
Frankford
Frankford

Gunman sought in Frankford killing

By Jack Tomczuk
North Philadelphia shooting suspect
North Philadelphia

Video shows suspect in North Philly double shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
Kendra Brooks
Local

Accusations fly after City Council rent control hearing called off

By Jack Tomczuk
Kutest Kids Parents as Teachers
East Falls

Local program aims to support parents with young children

By Jack Tomczuk
Emgage Muslim vote
Local

Making sure Muslim voices are heard in Philly mayor’s race

By Jack Tomczuk
Wynnefield shooting
Fairmount

Weekend violence leaves one dead, 7 wounded

By Jack Tomczuk
Scanlon ice rink skating
Harrowgate

Harrowgate’s Scanlon ice rink breaks figure skating barriers

By Jack Tomczuk
City Council
Local

New dashboard shows who’s spending big in mayor’s race

By Jack Tomczuk
Eagles
Crime

Eagles backup lineman charged with rape, kidnapping

By Jack Tomczuk
SEPTA clean
University City

On the front line: How SEPTA custodians work to keep Philly clean

By Jack Tomczuk
City Council schools
Local

City Council schools hearing focuses on parking, funding

By Jack Tomczuk
Eagles
Crime

Few issues reported during Eagles celebrations

By Jack Tomczuk
Chinatown shooting
Hunting Park

Violent weekend in Philadelphia leaves 4 dead

By Jack Tomczuk
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South Philadelphia

It’s a Philly Thing: Eagles fans take tailgate to a whole new level ahead of NFC Championship

By Jack Tomczuk
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