About the Author

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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News
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Trump’s tariffs are headed to the US Supreme Court, prolonging the chaos on trade
BREAKING: Judge orders SEPTA to reverse service cuts
CollegeFest 2025 offers free museum access, citywide activities to students
The Rizzo statue is back. So is the debate over his legacy