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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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Philly public schools to bring back 3rd to 5th graders

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Two killed in separate crashes Thursday

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Kensington residents call for change following Somerset closure

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New campaign wants people to think post-COVID

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Philadelphia to keep stricter pandemic limits

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2-year-old’s death ruled a homicide

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Carjacker arrested after shooting, chase

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Man killed in Frankford; two stabbed

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Nearly all Philly elementary schools to open by April 5

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Investigation leads to charges for 5 in home-stealing scheme

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Man killed in Logan shooting

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2 killed, 11 injured in weekend shootings

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More groups eligible for vaccine in Philly

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SEPTA offering reward for information in attack

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Transgender woman stabbed in East Mount Airy

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Stimulus to send $3.3 billion to city, schools, SEPTA

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SEPTA union calls for ouster as safety measures planned

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Kenney vows action on gun violence

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Two SEPTA police sergeants disciplined for posts about Capitol riots

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