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
Joshua Luke Nathaniel Plentie, 22, of Philadelphia, got 2 to 5 years in state prison after he admitted to raping a semi-unconscious woman.
One PA attorney specializing in gun laws already believes some state laws regulating firearms may be overturned after the SCOTUS ruling.
A woman tried to run her mother down with her car and ended up driving into the doors of the Old Navy store in Plymouth Meeting Monday.
A Delaware County man found dead at Wentz Run Park in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County late last week may have died by suicide.
Barry Lonon, 45, of Philadelphia, is being charged with attempted rape after police say he tried to sexually assault a woman in Ambler.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Plymouth-Whitemarsh.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the Perkiomen Valley.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Montgomery County.
Indian Creek Foundation, which helps those with special needs in Montgomery & Bucks Counties, received a $100K award to support its mission.
An operator of a motorcycle that was involved in the three-vehicle crash in Montgomery Township was reportedly airlifted to the hospital.
The soccer coach and summer camp instructor sent sexual texts and made unwanted advances to a teenage girl, authorities said.
Lawmakers urged that the pay increase was even more crucial "as the cost of everything continues to rise."
Robert Brennan had been ordered to stay away from his ex-wife, but police say he flouted the court's directive.
Four children and one adult died in the May 26 Pottstown home explosion. Officials have now revealed that two dogs had been rescued alive.
The Eastern Montgomery County Juneteenth Celebration took place this past weekend in Upper Moreland Township.
A man died late last week after suffering injuries caused by his attempting to light a cigarette while using a medical oxygen machine.
The family of Michael Paone, 22, who was shot and killed last summer by Plymouth Township Police officers, has filed a wrongful death suit.
The 26-year-old man pretended to be a 14-year-old in conversations with the children, police said.
Whitpain Township Police arrested a man shortly after being called to a scene of a reported attack. The victim sustained facial injuries.
The Horsham Water & Sewer Authority says the township was ahead of its time in addressing PFAS. The EPA made an announcement this week.
