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
Robert Repella, 63, of Ambler, got a year of probation from a federal judge in Boston in connection with a college bribery case.
John Kulick was a career firefighter in Whitpain Township who died at 34 years of age while serving a tour of duty in Iraq.
Chester County came in at the lowest level and Bucks County came in at the second lowest level. Philly and Delco were much higher.
The identity of the anonymous donor that is helping to preserve a historic property once a stop on the Underground Railroad has been named.
Lawyers for Plymouth Township asked a judge to partially dismiss a federal lawsuit by the family of a man killed by local police officers.
Abington Township will address a proposal to acquire a piece of land in the North Hills section and turn it into community park space.
Tyshaun Harvey, 21, of Pottstown, was picked up by U.S. Marshals in California. Harvey is wanted in connection with a Montco killing.
Marguerite Koller will soon be turning 100 and she is also now a great-grandmother to 100 little ones.
John William Coleman, 38, of Horsham, was reportedly given a term of seven years' probation in connection with a child porn conviction.
Robert "Bob" Ray Wagner, of Upper Hanover, died after engaging police in a standoff in late July. Police determined he had killed himself.
The crash, involving a van or small bus, occurred late Monday afternoon in Upper Dublin Township. Everyone involved appeared to be OK.
Cafe du Coeur, a proposed cafe and tea house, is seeking conditional approval to open up inside of a Montgomery County shopping center.
Tran Forbes, 41, of Norristown, is being held without bail. He faces charges in connection with the death of an elderly Norristown man.
Attorneys for David Naumenko were seeking compassionate release for hospice care, but he ended up dying early Tuesday morning.
The emergency declaration comes as it expects to feel around 107 degrees outside with the heat index on Tuesday.
The Horsham & Hatboro Police Departments are co-hosting the 25th anniversary of their joint Citizens Police Academy next month.
Matthew Aubin faced similar charges in Montgomery County. He has since been transferred to federal custody.
The dog was said to be found panting and overheating in a vehicle. Concerned citizens called police, who broke into the sweltering car.
The Edge Hill Fire Co. and the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety responded to a hazmat situation in Abington this weekend.
James Vong, 58, of Philadelphia, was given probation and must undergo a psychosexual evaluation. He touched a teen girl during nail visit.
