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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State Sen. Katie Muth, a Democrat from southeastern PA, introduced legislation to increase the minimum wage for Pennsylvania National Guard.
Edward Elvin, 65, is accused of possessing child pornography while he was out on bail on a previous case involving the same allegations.
The 33-year-old man was one of the key leaders of a major regional heroin trafficking ring.
Firefighters & emergency crews in Trappe were called out to the scene of a vehicle crash in which a car rolled down an embankment.
Students and staff in the Methacton School District will continue to have the option on whether or not to wear a face mask in schools.
The South Philly favorite is opening a second location in Montgomery County.
Kurt Ferguson is the new township manager in Upper Dublin. He currently serves as manager of Lower Makefield Township in Bucks County.
Martha and Chester Pish of Pottstown, Montgomery County are believed to be the longest-married couple in Pennsylvania at 80 years together.
Stephen Plum, Jr., a Warrington K9 officer who died last week at 38, was from Abington Township and had strong roots in Montgomery County.
Pennsylvania law currently prohibits state parole agents from wearing body cameras.
The Lower Moreland School Board is expected to revisit its health & safety plan during a special school board meeting on Monday.
Sen. Maria Collett and Rep. Liz Hanbidge are partnering with Pro-Shred to host a free drive-thru shredding event in Upper Gwynedd Saturday.
Fire crews from numerous area departments came out to battle a fire at Palmer International on Wednesday.
Abington School District brings back a mask mandate for students and staff after the county was placed back in the 'high' COVID-19 category.
"The pandemic exposed many problems with Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation system," officials said.
Rosezanna Czwalina, 70, of Morton, Pa., received a one-year sentence in federal prison for committing tax fraud.
Cheltenham & Lower Merion schools are once again requiring the wearing of face masks after Montco was placed in the "high" COVID-19 slot.
Abington Township Police Detective Steven Henze passed away suddenly this week at 58. He was on the force for more than three decades.
Jenkintown Police say three people conspired to abduct a wheelchair-bound man in order to separate him from his family. Two were charged.
Montgomery County prosecutors are charging a pastor from Blue Bell with rape in connection with incidents at a Philly church.
