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.
You can contact Jon by emailing him at: jon.campisi@patch.com
The theft happened early Wednesday morning at a home in Montgomery Township. The thieves used a garage door opener taken from a car.
Kenneth Cannon, 71, a bus aide from Upper Dublin, was ordered to stand trial on charges relating to his alleged assault of young students.
Lawmakers from both parties have signed onto legislation that would change Pennsylvania from a 'closed primary' to an 'open primary' state.
Cosimo Fiorino passed away on Wednesday of undisclosed causes. He was the current assistant principal at Abington Senior High School.
Deavon Squire, 14, was last seen on Aug. 12. His adoptive mother in Jenkintown said he left a note signaling he was running away.
Stephen Vanherwaarden, 53, of Worcester Township, was arrested recently in neighboring Towamencin. He has numerous prior DUI arrests.
Brian Kozera, who survived a rare form of cancer and went on to compete in athletic competitions, died during a bike ride in Lancaster.
Police say that Stephen Zborowsky is missing and has allegedly threatened suicide. He had been charged in a domestic incident recently.
Elizabeth Gramlich, 60, of Abington, was charged alongside her siblings in connection with the death of her brother, who had Down Syndrome.
This week's visit to the Norristown Area School District celebrated the state budget's $1.8 billion in education investments.
Upper Moreland School Board President Cherie Kuech has resigned, and the board is now looking for a replacement.
Ravi Kumar Bellapu, 44, of Collegeville, was given time behind bars after he pleaded guilty in connection with an arson incident.
The state funding will go toward Historic Philadelphia Inc., which will allow programming to continue at Valley Forge Park.
Lawyers for students who sued a Montco district over facemasks are seeking attorneys' fees in the litigation. The suit was recently tossed.
Lansdale Borough in Montgomery County is celebrating its 150th anniversary celebration and festivities will begin with an upcoming parade.
The Powerball with Power Play ticket worth $100,000 was sold at a Montgomery County Wawa nearly a year ago. It will soon expire.
The two all-terrain vehicles were taken this past weekend from a utility storage tent at a property in Lower Moreland Township.
Steve Curley, a former officer with Upper Moreland Township who handled the K9 unit for many years before his 2010 retirement, has died.
The winning ticket was the largest winner ever for the Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash drawing. It was sold in Montco.
Brian Kozera, 44, a Norristown police officer, died from blunt force trauma and internal injuries following a bike accident this weekend.
