Jeff Tomik

Jeff Tomik is an assistant editor. He came to PhillyVoice after 11 years working at The Washington Post, where as a Multiplatform Editor he exercised meticulous copy-editing expertise working on print and digital content. In his previous role as Managing Editor of Express, The Post's daily Metro publication, he led a team covering local, sports, U.S. and world news beats. Jeff also formerly worked as Sports Editor at Express and The Washington Examiner. He graduated from James Madison University with a B.S. degree in journalism.

jefftomik@phillyvoice.com

December 1, 2025

Technology

'Like a David versus Goliath fight': Communities take on Big Tech, government over AI data centers

by Jeff Tomik

Residents in Plymouth and Chester County townships are opposing AI data center projects, citing concerns about environmental impacts and rising electric bills from these facilities.

October 16, 2025

Five looming questions heading into the 'Task' finale

by Jeff Tomik

Heading into the 'Task' finale, which airs Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO, there are a lot of loose ends to tie up. Here are five looming questions as Brad Ingelsby's Delco crime drama barrels toward its frenetic finish.

October 9, 2025

Celebrities

Allen Iverson is out promoting his new book, and he's talking about practice again

by Jeff Tomik

Allen Iverson is promoting his new memoir 'Misunderstood.' Here are some takeaways from the recent interviews the 76ers legend has done, including details about his relationship with his ex-wife to his new-found sobriety.

September 5, 2025

Healthy Eating

What should you look for when picking a protein bar? Here are some suggestions

by Jeff Tomik

The number of protein bars in the grocery store can be overwhelming. To help find the right one for you, here are some suggestions from a local nutritionist.

August 22, 2025

Politics

Philly suburbs were once poster child of gerrymandering for district shaped like Goofy kicking Donald Duck

by Jeff Tomik

Amid a national redistricting battle, here's a look back at when Pennsylvania's Seventh District in the Philly suburbs was known as the poster child for gerrymandering for resembling Goofy kicking Donald Duck.

July 30, 2025

Transportation

Traffic in Philly may feel like the worst, but it's far from it — and getting better

by Jeff Tomik

Philadelphia has the 21st worst traffic among the 50 largest metro areas in the United States, according to the latest ConsumerAffairs analysis. That marked an improvement from 16th in 2024. Washington overtook Los Angeles for the worst traffic.

July 4, 2025

History

Think you know about the Declaration of Independence? This July 4 quiz may humble you.

by Jeff Tomik

Think you know Philadelphia's role in 1776? Take our challenging Declaration of Independence quiz about the historic events that shaped America's founding as we countdown to the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.

June 20, 2025

Entertainment

The Club World Cup is being used as an 'appetizer' for next summer by host cities like Philly

by Jeff Tomik

As Philadelphia welcomes soccer fans for the Club World Cup, organizers look ahead to preparing for the much bigger World Cup next summer. While the ongoing tournament is helping provide host cities some insight into stadium operations, transportation patterns and the energy of fans, there will be many logistical differences between the two international soccer events.

May 28, 2025

Education

Pop quiz: Can you spell these peculiarly named places in the Philly area?

by Jeff Tomik

We're testing our readers' spelling skills in honor of this week's Scripps National Spelling Bee. But for this test we're focusing on how to spell the Philadelphia region's peculiarly named neighborhoods, towns and rivers.

May 7, 2025

Wellness

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt as it expands telehealth business

by Jeff Tomik

WeightWatchers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt as it undergoes a financial reorganization to expand its telehealth business.