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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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City Council looks to address flood of drug paraphernalia stores

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Weekend violence leaves 10 wounded across Philly

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Teens hurt in triple shooting near East Mount Airy rec center

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Trump admin freezes $175M in funding to Penn over transgender athlete

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New initiative aims to increase naloxone use in Black community

By Jack Tomczuk
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Teen wanted in killing of 15-year-old boy on SEPTA bus

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Gun found at Northeast High School, student arrested

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Community College of Philadelphia, union reach deal to avoid strike

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Police searching for 4 in SEPTA bus shooting that killed teen

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Philly EPA workers march against Trump, DOGE cuts

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Mayor Parker unveils $2 billion, 30,000-unit housing plan for Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Navy Yard celebrates 25 years, eyes future as city’s newest neighborhood

By Jack Tomczuk
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Man killed in triple shooting outside West Philadelphia bar

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Teen shot and killed on SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia

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PATCO to reopen Franklin Square station April 3

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Man with rifle shot by police in Point Breeze

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Frustration grows over Philly’s 311 system, residents say issues go unresolved

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Youth homeless services groups again fighting for funding

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Community College of Philadelphia employees authorize strike

By Jack Tomczuk
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Police investigating attack at South Philadelphia gym

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