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
Emergency responders in Upper Merion rescued a motorist who had become trapped inside a vehicle that was toppled by a tree and power lines.
Del Harvey, 27, a fugitive sought by the U.S. Marshals Service, reportedly shot himself to death Monday after officers came to arrest him.
Dan Schaefer, a Cheltenham police officer and volunteer with the Perkiomen Township Fire Company, can now add author to his repertoire.
State Rep. Liz Hanbidge, a Montgomery County Democrat, was chosen to participate in the 2022 Council of State Governments Toll Fellowship.
A lawyer is in a legal fight with his former Blue Bell-based law firm over who should collect a multi-million-dollar referral fee.
A Hatfield man ended up dying after being involved in a motorcycle accident Monday night in Franconia. He lost his leg during the incident.
Abel Maldonado-Gomez, 54, of Lansdale, was charged with felony child endangerment after leaving his infant unattended in a car at Best Buy.
Kathleen Craven, 58, of Hatboro, was charged in connection with an April hit-and-run that left a victim with head injuries.
Brianna Tiffany London, formerly of North Wales and most recently Puerto Rico, died in May. The family is trying to get her back home.
Faatir Ali Al-Ahad, 25, admitted in court that he bought handguns and transferred them to individuals who were not allowed to possess guns.
A portion of Pulaski Drive in Whitpain was closed until further notice due to a ruptured gas line.
The four Springfield Township police officers and Ambler paramedic were taken to the hospital after suspected fentanyl exposure.
The PA Senate advanced a measure Thursday night that would declare there is no constitutional right to abortion. Reaction is pouring in.
The measure, sponsored by a Montgomery County Republican, would remove references to 'homosexuality' from PA criminal statutes.
Multiple victims were shot just before 10 Thursday evening in Lansdale. Police say the incident may be tied to a June 6 shooting.
Patrick Harrison, 39, of Pottstown, will be heading to federal prison for nine years after he pleaded guilty to armed robbery of a Rite-Aid.
Hatim F. Ramadan, 21, of Northeast Philadelphia, was sentenced to 9 to 18 months behind bars for killing a jogger while speeding.
The motorist who was pulled from a mangled vehicle was transported to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Elected officials will join the community this weekend to raise awareness about what they say is an attack on freedom and rights in the U.S.
Samantha Henry, 28, of Phoenixville, Chester County, was identified as the person who drowned in the Schuylkill River on July 4th.
