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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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I-95 closure
Center City

Overnight I-95 South closures begin this week in Center City

By Jack Tomczuk
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Fishtown

Rideshare driver killed in fiery Fishtown crash

By Jack Tomczuk
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North Philadelphia

Girl, 12, sexually assaulted following North Philly car theft, police say

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

Philadelphia Board of Education cancels vote on federal asbestos agreement

By Jack Tomczuk
Kensington mobile service
Kensington

Mayor Parker signs law targeting mobile aid in Kensington

By Jack Tomczuk
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‘It wasn’t fireworks’ — Witnesses recount terror after Lemon Hill mass shooting

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

School District of Philadelphia issued nearly $700K in fraudulent payments, officials say

By Jack Tomczuk
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Local

2025 primary results: Judicial candidates advance, voters approve ballot questions

By Jack Tomczuk
Krasner
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Larry Krasner wins Philadelphia district attorney primary

By Jack Tomczuk
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2025 Primary: Philadelphians vote in DA, judicial races

By Jack Tomczuk
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Riders, lawmakers speak up as clock ticks on SEPTA doomsday plan

By Jack Tomczuk
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Primary Election Preview: What to expect on the ballot

By Jack Tomczuk
Larry Krasner
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Still an ‘outsider,’ District Attorney Larry Krasner seeks third term

By Jack Tomczuk
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Pat Dugan steps up to take on Krasner in District Attorney race

By Jack Tomczuk
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Affordable Housing

Mayor’s housing plan faces pushback over equity and urgency

By Jack Tomczuk
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Juniata Park

Philly rapper LGP Qua killed in Juniata

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5 hospitalized after SEPTA train crash in Norristown

By Jack Tomczuk
SEPTA
Brewerytown

Gunman opens fire on SEPTA bus, wounding 4 in Brewerytown

By Jack Tomczuk
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East Falls

Woman found dead in Schuylkill River allegedly killed husband

By Jack Tomczuk
Memorial Day
Crime

Boy, 12, killed while filming music video in West Oak Lane, police say

By Jack Tomczuk
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