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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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Amid increase in property assessments, Kenney proposes tax breaks, cuts

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After Roe leak, abortion in Pennsylvania could hinge on this year’s election

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Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old

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New program aims to build 1,000 affordable homes in Philly

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Philly elected official forgets to mute mic, cusses city councilmember

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City Council questions PPD’s low recruiting budget

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SEPTA’s new bus network will feature fewer, more frequent routes

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Philly shootings leave 1 dead, 7 injured

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Fired Philly police officer charged with attacking mother during Wallace protests

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Kenyatta Johnson expected to be retried in bribery case following jury deadlock

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SEPTA drops mask requirement, though Philly mandate remains

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3 Questions in 3 Minutes: John A. Brown

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Councilmember Kendra Brooks, activists push to ‘tax the rich’ in Philly

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Man, 18, killed in West Philly shooting

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Philly summer programs designed to offer safety, fun

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Trump blasts GOP governor hopeful McSwain

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SEPTA boosts police presence after Brooklyn subway shooting

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3 Questions in 3 Minutes: Michael Cogbill

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Philadelphia to reimpose indoor mask mandate

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3 Questions in 3 Minutes: Chris Frye

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