Jeff Tomik

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

July 23, 2024

Olympics

More than 20 Team USA athletes with ties to the Philly area are competing in the 2024 Olympics

There will be more than two dozen U.S. athletes with ties to the Philadelphia area competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Here are how and when to watch the local rowers, runners and swimmers — as well as their chances to bring home a medal.

July 22, 2024

Food & Drink

Pennsylvania has a long history of putting limits on buying booze, but it just loosened one of its laws

Pennsylvania has a long history of implementing restrictions on purchasing alcohol, but at least one of those rules loosened last week when a new law went into effect to allow gas stations and grocery stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails. Here's a look back at five consequential moments in the state's complex history of limits on buying booze.

July 19, 2024

Food & Drink

For Human Robot head brewer Andrew Foss, beer foam is not an afterthought

For PhillyVoice's Brewer's Choice series, Human Robot Brewery's head brewer Andrew Foss picks six beers, including his inspiration for making Czech-style lagers and what he cracks open after a long trail run.

June 14, 2024

Food & Drink

Attic Brewing Co. has global influences, but owner Laura Lacy always stays 'true to Germantown'

For PhillyVoice's Brewer's Choice series, Attic Brewing Co. owner Laura Lacy picks six beers, including what pairs well with a soft pretzel and the best beer in Philly history.

June 7, 2024

Food & Drink

At Dock Street, Philly's oldest craft brewery, making lagers isn't a trend. It's part of its beer making heritage.

For PhillyVoice's Brewer's Choice series, Dock Street's head brewer Mark Russell picks six beers, including what pairs well with pizza and what to drink at the shore this summer. He also discusses the long heritage with lagers at Philadelphia's oldest microbrewery.

June 5, 2024

Food & Drink

Attic Brewing teams up with same-name breweries in Europe to release beer timed for Phillies' London series

Attic Brewing Co. in Germantown, met in the United Kingdom in April to brew a beer with two European breweries with the same name. The collaboration, a hazy IPA called 'Trifecta,' will be released Thursday ahead of the Philies' series in London.

May 24, 2024

Travel

Barnegat Light: Everything you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

Barnegat Light is known for its 172-foot, 19th century lighthouse at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Here's information about the town's beach tags, events taking place this summer, lifeguards and more.

May 24, 2024

Travel

Beach Haven: What you need to know about the beaches and things to do this summer

Beach Haven is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Here's information about the shore town's beaches, summer events, attractions, lifeguards and more.

May 24, 2024

Travel

Harvey Cedars: What you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

In addition to its beaches, Harvey Cedars is known for being home to a popular Christian center that hosts retreats. Here's information about the Long Beach Island town's beach tags, events taking place this summer, attractions, lifeguards and more.

May 24, 2024

Travel

Long Beach Township: What you need to know about the beaches and things to do this summer

Long Beach Township is a noncontiguous municipality spread out on LBI. It offers different vibes throughout the island. Here's information about its beaches, summer events, attractions, lifeguards and more.

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