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

May 17, 2024

Travel

Cape May: What you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

by Jeff Tomik

Cape May is more than just beaches and boardwalks, it offers a touch of history. Here's information about Cape May's beach tags, events taking place this summer, attractions, the shore town's lifeguards and more.

May 17, 2024

Food & Drink

Evil Genius' Matt Lally details the art behind coming up with nostalgic '90s beer names

by Jeff Tomik

For PhillyVoice's Brewer's Choice series, Evil Genius head brewer Matt Lally builds a handpicked six-pack, including his favorite hazy IPA and what he'd pair with an Italian hoagie.

May 17, 2024

Travel

Wildwood Crest: What you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

by Jeff Tomik

Wildwood Crest is known for its Doo Wop architecture and family-oriented atmosphere. Here's information about the shore town's beaches, summer events, attractions, lifeguards and more.

May 3, 2024

Food & Drink

From the brewery that combined beer and water ice, Neshaminy Creek's Rob Jahn gives his Brewer's Choice

by Jeff Tomik

For PhillyVoice's Brewer's Choice series, Neshaminy Creek Brewery's owner Rob Jahn picks six beers, including the best beer to drink while eating a burger, his favorite beer mashup and the beer he wants to have at a punk concert.

April 19, 2024

Food & Drink

Goat races and GOAT beers with Sly Fox Brewing's Tim Ohst

by Jeff Tomik

Sly Fox brewer Tim Ohst picks out a six-pack using PhillyVoice's prompts for our Brewer's Choice series. Find out his GOAT beer, as well as what he'd serve at Jason Kelce's retirement party and drink at a Philadelphia Union game.

April 12, 2024

Food & Drink

Love City's Hannah Gohde builds a six-pack for PhillyVoice's new Brewer's Choice series

by Jeff Tomik

Love City 's lead brewer Hannah Gohde makes a six pack of beer guided by prompts provided by PhillyVoice's. Find out her perfect beer to pair with a Philly soft pretzel, drink at a music festival and have on tap at Jason Kelce's retirement party.

April 8, 2024

Music

Let this mix of Philly-area artists be your celestial soundtrack for the solar eclipse

by Jeff Tomik

Here's a playlist of Philly-area artists who have poetically professed their emotions about the sun and moon to listen to while watching Monday's solar eclipse.

March 14, 2024

Government

Philly has 6th-largest population decline in U.S., but its suburbs are growing

by Jeff Tomik

Philadelphia saw one of the sharpest population declines in the United States from 2022 to 2023, losing more than 16,000 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Thursday. Meanwhile, its four neighboring counties – Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery – each grew.

March 11, 2024

Nature

Now that the Philadelphia Flower Show has ended, here are six spots to keep getting your floral fix

by Jeff Tomik

As the Philadelphia Flower Show comes to a close, here are gardens, arboretums and greenhouses in the Philly area to visit if you’re still looking to get a floral fix.

March 5, 2024

Celebrities

As a tribute to fashion icon Jason Kelce, here's a ranking of his top 10 outfits

by Jeff Tomik

Jason Kelce's apathy toward style has become one of his many endearing qualities. And while he might not be walking down many runways in his near future, he sure knows how to make a fashion statement. As a tribute to the newly retired Eagles center, here's a ranking of his top 10 outfits.

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