Jon Campisi is a seasoned journalist who has written for weekly and daily newspapers, as well as online media outlets.
He recently returned to Patch, and journalism in general, after having spent some time working in both the communications sphere and the legal world.
From 2010 to 2011, Jon worked as the first-ever editor of the then-newly-launched Chestnut Hill Patch, before moving over to edit the Roxborough Patch, covering an area of Northwest Philly that he had previously covered for another community news publication.
Jon, a Philadelphia native, is passionate about hyperlocal news, and prides himself on covering news and events that are important to those who live and work in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Interesting things of note: in addition to his passion for journalism, Jon also has a keen interest in the legal world, and possesses his paralegal certificate. He worked for a number of years as a legal news reporter, and also spent some time in a law firm setting working as a paralegal. He is fascinated by court proceedings, lawyer sparring and the lawmaking process in general.
Jon also loves dogs, and is a nature enthusiast who tries to spend as much time outdoors as possible.
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Mehdi Mollah, 27, has been in trouble with the law numerous times in the past. Now, he's looking at sexual assault and other charges.
Malik Smith, 27, of Philadelphia, allegedly drove a stolen car around Montgomery Township while having a suspended driver's license.
The legislation authored by two Montco state lawmakers would designate part of Main Street in Trappe the Trooper Branden Sisca Highway.
Stephen Steinbrook admitted to taking pictures of a 15-year-old girl in her bathing suit and using the images for sexual gratification.
Haley Brooks was killed in a fiery car wreck in Worcester Township. Family members have started a fundraiser to help her 9-month-old child.
Sean Dever, 21, of Huntingdon Valley, is facing charges in Upper Gwynedd. He has similar charges pending in Lower Moreland Township.
State Police are looking into what may have caused the 23-year-old Montgomery County woman to cross the center line and hit another car.
Daniel McCaulley, 55, a school bus driver from North Wales, had been charged with viewing nude images of minor children.
Kenneth Cannon, 71, is facing criminal charges over allegations that he sexually assaulted young students who rode on his bus route.
"You endangered everybody in that Lower Providence community," Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Wendy Demchick-Alloy reportely stated.
A retired Plymouth Meeting woman is said to have amassed 13,000-plus confirmed kills of the dreaded spotted lantern flies.
The 23-year-old woman from Norristown died after she crashed her car into another vehicle Sunday evening in Worcester Township.
David Stitt, 37, of Conshohocken, is facing charges in connection with a road rage incident in Upper Gwynedd Township earlier this month.
State Rep. Todd Stephens, of Montgomery County, supports state legislation for extreme risk protection orders allowing gun removal.
Reynaldo Figueroa-Ardon, 21, of Vineland, N.J., was convicted of attempted homicide. He tried to shoot a PA cop in the head.
Kenneth Cannon, 71, stands accused of being sexually inappropriate with students that rode the special needs bus on which he was an aide.
Moliere Joseph, 23, of Towamencin Township, Montgomery County will be heading to state prison after pleading guilty to bank robberies.
AccuWeather released its 2022 fall forecast, which can be summed up in one word: warm.
Lower Moreland Police had said they were looking for Stephen Zborowsky after he expressed thoughts of suicide. He has since been found dead.
Owen Cotty, 16, a Methacton High School junior, suffered cardiac arrest while playing frisbee with his father and uncle.
